Demta language
Papuan language
| Demta | |
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| Sowari | |
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | Demta District, Jayapura Regency, Papua |
Native speakers | 1,300 (2000)[1] |
Language family | Northwest Papuan?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | dmy |
| Glottolog | demt1241 |
Demta, also known as Sowari and Muris, is a Papuan language 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]
Further reading
- Kim, So Hyun. 2006. Survey Report on the Sowari Language of Papua, Indonesia. Unpublished report. Jayapura: SIL Indonesia.
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