Kaningra

Print

Primary tabs

A language of Papua New Guinea

Alternate Names
Kaningara
User Population

330 (Sumbuk 2006). Ethnic population: 330 (Sumbuk 2006).

Location

East Sepik province: Blackwater river south of Kuvanmas lake. 2 villages.

Language Maps
Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Vigorous (Sumbuk 2006). Used by all. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Sumbuk 2006). Many also use Kapriman [dju], especially older adults (Sumbuk 2006).

Language Development

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