Demta language

Demta
Sowari
Native toIndonesia
RegionDemta District, Jayapura Regency, Papua
Native speakers
(1,300 cited 2000)
Language codes
ISO 639-3dmy
Glottologdemt1241

Demta, also known as Sowari and Muris, is a Papuan language on the north coast of Papua, Indonesia. It is spoken in Ambora, Muris Besar, Muris Kecil, and Yougafsa villages, all located in Demta District.