SOW ISO 639-3
Sowanda
A language of Papua New Guinea
- ISO 639
- sow
- Alternate Names
- Waina, Wanja, Wanya, Wina
- Population
- 970 in Papua New Guinea (2000 census). Total users in all countries: 1,180.
- Location:
- Sandaun province: Amanab district.
- Language Status
- 6a* (Vigorous).
- Classification
- Border, Waris
- Dialects
- Punda-Umeda (Umada), Waina. May be 2 languages.
- Language Use
- Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Also Spoken in
- Location
- Papua province: Keerom regency, northeast border area.
- Language Status
- 6b (Threatened)
- Other Comments
- Christian, traditional religion. View other languages of Indonesia
Language Name
Sowanda
User Population
210 in Indonesia (2002 SIL).
Map
Location: Sandaun province: Amanab district.
Size and Vitality
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