Watiwa

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
wtf
Alternate Names
Dumpu, Watifa
User Population

510 (2003 SIL).

Location

Madang province: upper Ramu river valley, close to Dumpu station.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Evapia
Language Use

Secret language when traveling to Madang town. Mixed use in all other domains with Tok Pisin [tpi], which is used more often than Watiwa. Some young people, all adults. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Watiwa