Opao

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
opo
User Population

2,070 (2005 SIL).

Location

Gulf province: Orokolo and Keuru area.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Eleman, Nuclear Eleman, Western
Language Use

Vigorous. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use Tairuma [uar]. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Some also use Motu [meu]. Some also use Orokolo [oro]. Used as L2 by Tairuma [uar].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Opao
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].