Yawa | |
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Native to | Indonesia |
Region | Cenderawasih Bay |
Native speakers
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10,000 (2011) |
West Papuan ?
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 |
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Glottolog | nucl1454 |
Yawa (Yava) is the Papuan language of central Yapen Island in Geelvink (Cenderawasih) Bay, Indonesia. Alternative names are Iau (not the same as Iau language), Mantembu, Mora, Turu, and Yapanani.