Beneraf

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
bnv
Alternate Names
Boneraf, Bonerif, Edwas
User Population

200 (2005 SIL). Very few monolinguals.

Location

Papua province: Sarmi regency, Pantai Timur sub-district, Beneraf and part of Nenke village; north coast area east of Tor river mouth.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Tor-Kwerba, Orya-Tor, Tor
Language Use

Home. Shifting to Papuan Malay [pmy], especially children.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Beneraf
Other Comments

Edwas may be the name preferred by the people. Christian, traditional religion.