Alternate Names: Maewo, Sungwadaga, Tanoriki
Dialects: Lotora. Arata and Bangoro may be dialects or closely related languages.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,400 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2001).
Language Use: Potentially endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Most key domains. Used by 60% of children. Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Bible portions: 1906.
Nation of Origin: Vanuatu