Walman

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: van
Alternate Names: Koroko, Koruon, Valman
Population: 1,740 (2003 SIL).
Location:: Sandaun province: east of Aitape.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting).
Classification: Torricelli, Wapei-Palei, Wapei
Language Use: Home. Adults only. Most adults over the age of 30 understand the language; most children under the age of 20 do not (2014 M. Dryer). Shifting to Tok Pisin [tpi].

Location: Sandaun province: east of Aitape.