Awyu, Asue

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: psa
Alternate Names: Miaro, Miaro Awyu, Pisa
Population: 6,500 (2002 SIL).
Location:: Papua province: Asmat and Mappi regencies; inland from Pirimapun.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Ok-Awyu, Awyu-Dumut, Awyu
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Edera Awyu [awy] and South Awyu [aws], but distinct from Central Awyu [awu] and Jair Awyu [awv].
Language Use: All domains.
Language Development: Bible portions: 1985.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Awyu, Asue
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Asmat and Mappi regencies; inland from Pirimapun.