Page Type: languageSialum | Ethnologue

SLW ISO 639-3

Sialum

A language of Papua New Guinea

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400 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 960 (2000 SIL).
Morobe province: Huon peninsula, northeast coast.
6b (Threatened).
Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Huon, Western
Some young people, all adults. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Many also use Ono [ons], especially older adults. Some also use Kâte [kmg], especially older adults.
Location: Morobe province: Huon peninsula, northeast coast.