Kire
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A language of Papua New Guinea
Alternate Names
Gire, Giri, Kire-Puire
User Population
2,500 (2003 PBT). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2003 PBT).
Location
Madang province: Bogia district, lower Ramu, Garati village area.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Language Use
Used by all. Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 5%–25%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. NT: 2002.
Traditional religion, Christian.