Kawacha language

Kawatsa is a nearly extinct Angan language of Papua New Guinea. According to one source, an estimated 12 people are believed to speak the language. It is spoken in Katsiong village (7.046688°S 146.152479°E / -7.046688; 146.152479 (Katsiong)), Tsewi ward, Kome Rural LLG.

Kawatsa
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionMorobe Province
EthnicityEthnic population: 160 (2000 census)
Native speakers
12 (2000)
Trans–New Guinea
Language codes
ISO 639-3kcb
Glottologkawa1276
ELPKawacha
Kawacha is classified as Critically Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger
Coordinates: 7.046688°S 146.152479°E / -7.046688; 146.152479 (Katsiong)
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