Awajún
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A language of Peru
Alternate Names
Aents, Aguajún, Aguaruna, Ahuajún, Awajunt
Autonym
Awajún
User Population
53,400 (2007 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 55,400 (2007 census).
Location
Amazonas, Cajamarca, Loreto, and San Martin regions: upper west Marañon river area; Cahuapanas, Mayo, and Potro rivers.
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Language Status
4 (Educational).
Typology
SOV; 15 consonants and 8 vowels (4 oral, 4 nasal).
Language Use
Vigorous. Also used by Spanish and Quechuas in the area. All domains. Oral and written use in commerce. Letters. Used by all. Many also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 60%–90%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Primary education begins in Awajún. Taught as subject in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1973–2005.
Christian, traditional religion.