| Dabe | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | West Papua |
Native speakers | 440 (2005) [1] |
Foja Range (Tor–Kwerba) | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | dbe |
| Glottolog | dabe1239 |
| ELP | Dabe |
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