Yahang

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: rhp
Alternate Names: Ruruhi’ip, Ruruhip, Ya’unk
Population: 1,430 (2003 SIL). 1,120 in area, 66 outside.
Location:: Sandaun province: west of Mehek.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Torricelli, Maimai, Maimai Proper
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 60% with Heiyoho [auk].
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Aikhenvald 2004).
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Yahang
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Sandaun province: west of Mehek.