Dialects: Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata. Dialects listed are inherently intelligible. Wurm and Hattori (1981) list North Marquesan , and South Marquesan as 2 languages.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 2,700 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 3,270.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. NT.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: French Polynesia
Other Comments: Christian (Roman Catholic).