Alekano

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Gafuku, Gahuku, Gahuku-Asaro, Gahuku-Gama

40,000 (2008 SIL), decreasing.

Eastern Highlands province: Goroka district, Goroka town area.

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7 (Shifting).

None known. Reportedly similar to Siane [snp], Tokano [zuh], Dano [aso], Yaweyuha [yby], and Benabena [bef].

Adults only. Shifting to English [eng] (Sifuma 1997). Shifting to Tok Pisin [tpi]. Used as L2 by Tokano [zuh].

Literacy rate in L1: 25%–50%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Literature. Dictionary. Texts. NT: 1973–1986.

Latin script [Latn].

Christian, traditional religion.