Demta language
Papuan language
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Demta, also known as Sowari and Muris, is a Papuan language spoken by the Demta people on the north coast of Papua, Indonesia. It is spoken in Ambora, Muris Besar, Muris Kecil, and Yougafsa villages, all located in Demta District.[2]
| Demta | |
|---|---|
| Sowari | |
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | Demta District, Jayapura Regency, Papua |
Native speakers | (1,300 cited 2000)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | dmy |
| Glottolog | demt1241 |
Further reading
- Kim, So Hyun. 2006. Survey Report on the Sowari Language of Papua, Indonesia. Unpublished report. Jayapura: SIL Indonesia.