Yawa language

Papuan language spoken in Indonesia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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 (not Mora language), Turu, and Yapanani.

NativetoIndonesia
Native speakers
10,000 (2011)[1]
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Yawa
Native toIndonesia
RegionCenderawasih Bay
Native speakers
10,000 (2011)[1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3yva
Glottolognucl1454
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