Sumariup

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
siv
Alternate Names
Latoma, Smajof, Sogoba, Sohoba, Togoba
User Population

20 (Coulter 2007). Ethnic population: 130 (2000 census).

Location

East Sepik province: upper Wagupmeri river, Ratoma village.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Sepik, Sepik Hill, Bahinemo
Language Use

Older adults only. All shifted to Alamblak [amp] (Coulter 2007). Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Sumariup