Alternate Names: Boana, Kai, Manggang, Ngain, Numangan, Numangang, Sugu
Dialects: East Numanggang, West Numanggang.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 2,300 (2000 census). Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,800.
Language Use: Vigorous. Tok Pisin [tpi] used more in towns. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. 1% also use English [eng]. 15% also use Kâte [kmg]. Mostly older generation. 35% also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Mostly youth. Also use Nabak [naf], Nakame [nib], Standard German [deu].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 35%–50%. Literacy rate in L2: 35%–50% Tok Pisin [tpi] or Kâte [kmg]. Taught in primary schools. NT: 2006.
Typology: SOV.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea
Other Comments: Used in village court and believed to have significant influence on proceedings. Tok Pisin , or other trade language used for insults, at which point an elder will insist that discussion be limited to Numanggang due to its calming and peaceful power. Christian.