Pawaia

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
pwa
Alternate Names
Pauaia, Pavaia, Pawaian, Tudahwe, Yasa
User Population

6,490 (2000 census).

Location

Chimbu province: Karimui district; Eastern Highlands province: Lufa and Okapa districts, Lamari river; Gulf province: Baimuru RLLG, Purari river near Oroi.

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Language Status

5* (Developing).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Pawaian
Dialects

Aurama (Turoha, Uri), Hauruha, Sirra (Sira).

Language Use

Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Grammar. NT: 2000.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Pawaia
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.