Alternate Names: Aion, Porapora
Dialects: Northern Ambakich (Antanau), Southern Ambakich.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 770 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,970 (2003 SIL).
Language Use: Very low vitality. Cultural and social domains. Only adults. Positive attitudes. Interest in language retention. Many parents say they want their children to know Ambakich; however, they often speak Tok Pisin [tpi] to them and to each other. Nearly all also speak Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development: 41% of ethnic group (10 years and older) literate in at least 1 language (2000 census).
Typology: SOV.
Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea
Other Comments: Christian.