Momu

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Bembi, Fas

2,500 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 5,000 (Honeyman 2016).

Sandaun province: Amanab and Aitape districts, Fas, Fugumui, Kilifas, Utai, and Wara Mayu villages.

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6b (Threatened).

Eastern Momu (Eastern Fas), Western Momu (Western Fas). Small dialect differences.

SOV.

Mixed use: Home, community, religion. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Honeyman 2016).

Grammar. Texts. Bible portions: 1983.

Latin script [Latn].

Christian.