Akoye

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Akoinkake, Akoyi, Angoya, Lohiki, Mai-Hea-Ri, Maihiri, Obi

Akoye

600 (2001 UNESCO), decreasing. Ethnic population: 600 (2001 UNESCO).

Gulf province: Kaberofe district, valleys between Nabo range and Albert mountains, Lohiki river. Most in a Kerema settlement.

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6b (Threatened).

None known. Reportedly similar to Tainae [ago].

SOV; postpositions.

Some young people, all adults. Mixed attitudes, from neutral to negative. Also use English [eng]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Bible portions: 1994–2000.

Latin script [Latn].

Traditional religion.