Orokolo language
| Orokolo | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Ihu Rural LLG, Gulf Province |
Native speakers | (7,500 cited 1986) |
Trans–New Guinea
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | oro |
| Glottolog | orok1267 |
Orokolo is a Trans–New Guinea language of the Eleman branch spoken in Ihu Rural LLG, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea by about 50,000 people (2010). Alternate names are Bailala, Haira, Kaipi, Kairu-Kaura, Muro, Muru, Vailala, and West Elema. It is spoken in various villages, including Vailala (7°56′44″S 145°25′40″E / 7.945571°S 145.427676°E). It is notable for having a very small consonant inventory.