Iwam language
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Not to be confused with Sepik Iwam.
May River Iwam, often simply referred to as Iwam, is a language of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.
Quick Facts May River Iwam, Region ...
May River Iwam | |
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Region | East Sepik Province |
Native speakers | (3,000 cited 1998)[1] |
Sepik
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | iwm |
Glottolog | iwam1256 |
ELP | May River Iwam |
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It is spoken in Iyomempwi (4.24117°S 141.89271°E / -4.24117; 141.89271 (Imombi)), Mowi (4.294971°S 141.929199°E / -4.294971; 141.929199 (Mowi)), and Premai villages of Tunap/Hunstein Rural LLG in East Sepik Province, and other villages on the May River.[1][2]