Tanahmerah

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
tcm
Alternate Names
Sumeri, Sumerine
User Population

500 (1978 SIL).

Location

West Papua province: Teluk Bintuni regency on north Bomberai peninsula, Bintuni bay, Bapai and Gondu river areas.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Tanah Merah
Language Use

Some young people, all adults.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Tanahmerah
Other Comments

Distinct from Tanahmerah (Tabla) of Sentani [set] branch. Christian, traditional religion.