Isebe

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
igo
Alternate Names
Balahaim
User Population

1,180 (2000 census).

Location

Madang province: Madang district, Gum river north bank, west of Madang town.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Gum
Dialects

Isebe, Urukun, Mirkuk. Related to Sihan [snr], Gumalu [gmu], Amele [aey], Fulumu [bbd], and Panim [pnr].

Language Use

All also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Used as L2 by Wagi [fad].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Isebe
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.