Awyu people
Auyu or Awya | |
|---|---|
Awyu man and woman, 1955 | |
| Total population | |
| 27,300 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Indonesia (South Papua) | |
| Languages | |
| Awyu | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (predominantly Catholicism) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Asmat • Citak • Korowai • Kombai |
The Awyu people, also known as Auyu or Awya, are an ethnic group inhabiting the Digul River basin along the coast of South Papua, Indonesia. The area is also inhabited by the Yahrai (Yaghai), and to the west by the Muyu. Their population is approximately 27,300 people. The Awyu primarily live as gatherers and hunters. Their staple foods include sago, fish, and river shrimp.
According to Joshua Project, the Awyu are divided into several subgroups: Aghu, Nohon, Pisa, Asue, Jair, and South Awyu.