Selepet | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: spl
Alternate Names: Selepe
Autonym: Selepet
Population: 7,240 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 7,500.
Location:: Morobe province: Kabwum district, Kiari and Pumune river valleys.
Language Status: 5* (Developing).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Huon, Western
Dialects: North Selepet, South Selepet.
Language Use: Also use Kâte [kmg].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 25%–50%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1986.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Selepet
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Morobe province: Kabwum district, Kiari and Pumune river valleys.