Awyu, Asue

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
psa
Alternate Names
Miaro, Miaro Awyu, Pisa
User Population

6,500 (2002 SIL).

Location

Papua province: Asmat and Mappi regencies; inland from Pirimapun.

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Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Ok-Awyu, Awyu-Dumut, Awyu
Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Edera Awyu [awy] and South Awyu [aws], but distinct from Central Awyu [awu] and Jair Awyu [awv].

Language Use

All domains.

Language Development

Bible portions: 1985.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Awyu, Asue
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.