Yetfa

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: yet
Alternate Names: Biaksi, Biksi, Inisine, Yetfa ma
Population: 1,400, all users. L1 users: 1,000 (1996). L2 users: 400 (2013 M. Donohue).
Location:: Papua province: Pegunungan Bintang regency, Okbibab sub-district.
Language Status: 3 (Wider communication). Trade language in the area, extending to Papua New Guinea border.
Classification: Unclassified
Dialects: None known. Yetfa and Biksi are 2 ethnic groups, speaking the same language.
Language Use: Home, market, religious services. Used as L2 by Murkim [rmh], Towei [ttn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Pegunungan Bintang regency, Okbibab sub-district.