Opao

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: opo
Population: 2,070 (2005 SIL).
Location:: Gulf province: Orokolo and Keuru area.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Eleman, Nuclear Eleman, Western
Language Use: Vigorous. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use Tairuma [uar]. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Some also use Motu [meu]. Some also use Orokolo [oro]. Used as L2 by Tairuma [uar].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Opao
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Gulf province: Orokolo and Keuru area.