Alternate Names: Maisan
Dialects: Kosirava, Maisin. No closely related languages. Lexical similarity: 73% among dialects, but little interaction between users.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 2,610 (2000 census). 600 in Kosirava dialect.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng], Korafe-Yegha [kpr], Ubir [ubr].
Language Development: Literacy varies from 20%–80%. Taught in primary schools. Bible portions: 2004.
Typology: SOV.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea