Kawacha language

Endangered Angan language of Papua New Guinea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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 / -7.046688; 146.152479 (Katsiong)), Tsewi ward, Kome Rural LLG.[1][2]

EthnicityEthnic population: 160 (2000 census)[1]
Native speakers
(12 cited 2000)[1]
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Kawatsa
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionMorobe Province
EthnicityEthnic population: 160 (2000 census)[1]
Native speakers
(12 cited 2000)[1]
Trans–New Guinea
Language codes
ISO 639-3kcb
Glottologkawa1276
ELPKawacha
Kawacha is classified as Critically Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger.
Coordinates: 7.046688°S 146.152479°E / -7.046688; 146.152479 (Katsiong)
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