Alternate Names: Mailang, Sor
Dialects: Central Ngaing, Eastern Ngaing, Western Ngaing.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 2,020 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 2,060.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (increasing). Also use Gedaged [gdd], Rempi [rmp], Wagi [fad].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 15%. Literacy rate in L2: 60% Tok Pisin. Taught in secondary schools, preparatory schools in 7 villages; 2 community schools. Bible portions: 2004.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.