Kawatsa is a nearly extinct Angan language of Papua New Guinea. According to one source, an estimated 12 people are believed to speak the language.[1] It is spoken in Katsiong village (7.046688°S 146.152479°E / -7.046688; 146.152479 (Katsiong)), Tsewi ward, Kome Rural LLG.[3][4]
| Kawatsa | |
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| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Morobe Province |
| Ethnicity | spoken by 30% or less (no date)[1] |
Native speakers | 12 (2000)[2] |
Language family | Trans–New Guinea
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | kcb |
| Glottolog | kawa1276 |
| ELP | Kawacha |
Kawacha is classified as Critically Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger | |
| Coordinates: 7.046688°S 146.152479°E / -7.046688; 146.152479 (Katsiong) | |
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