Kawacha language
Endangered Angan language of Papua New Guinea
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Kawatsa is a nearly extinct Angan language of Papua New Guinea. According to one source, an estimated 12 people are believed to speak the language.[1] It is spoken in Katsiong village (7.046688°S 146.152479°E), Tsewi ward, Kome Rural LLG.[1][2]
NativetoPapua New Guinea
RegionMorobe Province
EthnicityEthnic population: 160 (2000 census)[1]
Native speakers
(12 cited 2000)[1]| Kawatsa | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Morobe Province |
| Ethnicity | Ethnic population: 160 (2000 census)[1] |
Native speakers | (12 cited 2000)[1] |
Trans–New Guinea
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | kcb |
| Glottolog | kawa1276 |
| ELP | Kawacha |
Kawacha is classified as Critically Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger. | |
| Coordinates: 7.046688°S 146.152479°E | |