Asmat, Yaosakor

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
asy
Alternate Names
As-amat, Yaosakor
Autonym
Asmat
User Population

2,000 (1991 SIL).

Location

Papua province: Asmat regency, Agats and Atsy sub-districts; lower Surets and Eilanden rivers confluence area.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Asmat-Kamoro, Asmat
Language Use

Shifting to Papuan Malay [pmy].

Language Development

NT: 1995.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Asmat, Yaosakor
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.