Sukurum

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
zsu
Alternate Names
Wapu
User Population

1,160 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 1,160 (2000 census).

Location

Morobe province: upper Markham valley, Leron river northwest side.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, North New Guinea, Huon Gulf, Markham, Upper, Mountain
Language Use

Used by all. Positive attitudes. Some also use Adzera [adz], especially older men. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Used as L2 by Sarasira [zsa].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Sukurum
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].