Piamatsina

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A language of Vanuatu

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User Population

150 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ethnic population: 210.

Location

Sanma province: northwest Espitiru Santo island.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Northeast Vanuatu-Banks Islands, West Santo
Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Vunapu [vnp].

Language Use

Potentially endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Most key domains. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Piamatsina