Ipiko

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A language of Papua New Guinea

Alternate Names

Epai, Higa, Ipikoi

User Population

600 (2016 SIL).

Gulf province: Ipiko and Pahemuba villages on Pie river beyond Baimuru.

Language Maps

Papua New Guinea, Map 14

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Trans-New Guinea, Inland Gulf, Ipiko

Eva, Ibigo. Related to Minanibai [mcv] and Mubami [tsx].

Vigorous, but Ibigo dialect is nearly extinct. Used by all. Positive attitudes. A few also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Also use English [eng]. Also use Hiri Motu [hmo].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Literature.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Ipiko

Latin script [Latn], limited usage.

Semi-nomadic.