Yanesha’
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A language of Peru
Alternate Names
Amagues, Amagé, Amajé, Amajó, Amoishe, Amueixa, Amuese, Amuesha, Amueshua, Amuetamo, Lorenzo, Omagé
Autonym
Yanesha’
User Population
7,520 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 7,520 (2007 census).
Location
Junin region: headwaters of Pachitea and Perené rivers; Pasco region: central and east.
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Language Status
5* (Developing).
Typology
24 consonants and 9 vowels, contrasting in length and creaky voice.
Language Use
There is a bilingual education program but in some areas (Lower Palcazú) children no longer acquire the language (Crevels 2007). Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 10%–30%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. NT: 1978–2008.