| Yawa | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | Cenderawasih Bay |
Native speakers | 10,000 (2011)[1] |
West Papuan ?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | yva |
| Glottolog | nucl1454 |
Yawa (Yava) is the Papuan language of central Yapen Island in Geelvink (Cenderawasih) Bay, Indonesia. Alternative names are Iau (not the same as Iau language), Mantembu, Mora (not Mora language), Turu, and Yapanani.