Pakanha language

Pakanha (Bakanha), or Ayabakan, is a nearly extinct Paman language spoken on the Cape York Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. In 1981, there were 10 speakers of the language, originally spoken by the aboriginal Pakanha people in the central part of the Cape York Peninsula.

Pakanha
Ayabakan
Native toAustralia
RegionCape York Peninsula, Queensland
EthnicityAyabakan
Extinct1990s
No known L1 speakers
Dialects
  • Western Ayapathu
Language codes
ISO 639-3pkn
Glottologpaka1251
AIATSISY64 Pakanh, Y181 Western Ayapathu
ELPPakanh
Coordinates: 14°30′S 142°25′E
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