| Yawa | |
|---|---|
| Spoken in | Indonesia |
| Region | Cenderawasih Bay |
| Native speakers | 6000 (1987) |
| Language family |
West Papuan ?
|
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | yva |
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, Turu, and Yapanani.