| Yawa | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | Cenderawasih Bay |
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Native speakers
|
10,000 (2011) |
|
West Papuan ?
|
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | |
| Glottolog | nucl1454 |
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, Turu, and Yapanani.