Valpei

A language of Vanuatu

ISO 639: vlp
Alternate Names: Valpay, Valpei-Hukua
Population: 300 (1983 SIL). Ethnic population: 430.
Location:: Sanma province: northwest Espiritu Santo island.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Northeast Vanuatu-Banks Islands, West Santo
Language Use: Endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Most key domains. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes.

Location: Sanma province: northwest Espiritu Santo island.