Kamoro

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
kgq
Alternate Names
Kamora, Kaokonau, Lakahia, Mimika, Mukamuga, Nafarpi, Nagramadu, Nefarpi, Neferipi, Umar, Umari
User Population

8,000 (1987 SIL).

Location

Papua province: south coast; Mukamuga river into West Papua province: Etna bay area.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

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

Tarya, Yamur, Nanesa. 4 other dialects.

Language Use

Also use Indonesian [ind].

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kamoro
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Different from Yeretuar (Umari) [gop]. Christian, traditional religion.