Awad Bing language

Awad Bing, or Biliau, is an Austronesian language spoken by about 1,100 people in seven villages near Astrolabe Bay, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. Almost all speakers also use Tok Pisin as a second language. Awad Bing is also spoken by a few Ngaing for trading purposes.

Awad Bing
Biliau
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionAstrolabe Bay area, Madang Province
Native speakers
1,500 (2000)
Austronesian
  • Malayo-Polynesian
    • Oceanic
      • Western Oceanic
        • North New Guinea ?
          • Ngero–Vitiaz
            • Bel
              • Astrolabe
                • Awad Bing
Language codes
ISO 639-3bcu
Glottologawad1244
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