Marangis

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: wax
Alternate Names: Watam
Population: 700 (Aikhenvald 2004). Ethnic population: 1,000 (2013 PBT).
Location:: East Sepik province: Angoram district, Watam village; Madang province: Bogia district, Marangis village.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Ramu-Lower Sepik, Ramu, Ottilien, Watam
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Mixed use: education, church. Used by all. Positive attitudes. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Paris 2015). Used as L2 by Kopar [xop].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Marangis
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: East Sepik province: Angoram district, Watam village; Madang province: Bogia district, Marangis village.