Tause

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: tad
Alternate Names: Darha, Doa
Population: 500 (2018 K. Song).
Location:: Papua province: Mamberamo Raya and Waropen regencies, 3 areas on Rouffaer river.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Lakes Plain, Tariku, West
Dialects: Tause, Weirate, Deirate.
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Fayu [fau]. Also use Indonesian [ind], but not in speaking.
Language Development: Orthography and literacy materials, but no native authored texts.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Tause
Writing: Latin script [Latn], minimal usage.
Other Comments: First contact with outside world in 1982. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Mamberamo Raya and Waropen regencies, 3 areas on Rouffaer river.