Alternate Names: Duau Pwata
Dialects: Bwakera, Central Sewa Bay, Darubia, Maiabare, Miadeba, Sewataitai, Sibonai. Very diverse dialects. Lexical similarity: 45% with Dobu , (most similar).
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,520 (1972 census). 300 monolinguals.
Language Use: Also use Dobu [dob].
Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.