Kamberau

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
irx
Alternate Names
Iria, Kambrau, Kamrau
User Population

1,570 (1993 R. Doriot).

Location

West Papua province: Kaimana regency, Bahomia, Coa, Inari, Koi, Tanggaromi, Ubia-Seramuku, Waho, Wamesa, and Wamoma villages; southeast Bomberai peninsula, Kamerau bay area.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Asmat-Kamoro, Sabakor
Dialects

None known. Lexical similarity: 60% with Buruwai [asi].

Language Use

Shifting to Papuan Malay [pmy].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kamberau
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.