Ipiko

IPO

vigorous

Alternate Names: Epai, Higa, Ipikoi

Dialects: Eva, Ibigo. Related to Minanibai , and Mubami ,.

Genealogy:

Trans-New Guinea
Inland Gulf
Ipiko

Demographics: 345 (2003 SIL).

Language Use: Vigorous, but Ibigo dialect is nearly extinct. Very positive attitudes despite low numbers.

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%.

Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea

Other Comments: Semi-nomadic.