Matepi

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
mqe
User Population

280 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 290 (2000 census).

Location

Madang province.

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Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Hanseman
Dialects

None known. Related to Rapting [rpt], Wamas [wmc], Samosa [swm], Murupi [mqw], Saruga [sra], Nake [nbk], Mosimo [mqv], Garus [gyb], Yoidik [ydk], Rempi [rmp], Silopi [xsp], Utu [utu], Mawan [mcz], Baimak [bmx], Bagupi [bpi], Gal [gap], Nobonob [gaw], and Wagi [fad].

Language Use

Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Matepi