Kandozi-Chapra
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A language of Peru
Alternate Names
Candoshi, Candoshi-Shapra, Candoxi, Kandoshi, Kandozi, Murato
Autonym
Kadoazi koko
User Population
3,260 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 3,260 (2007 census).
Location
Loreto region: Chapuli, Huitoyacu, Morona, and Pastaza rivers.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Dialects
Chapara (Shapra), Kandoáshi (Kanduásh, Kánduash). May be distantly related to Arawakan; probably not Jivaroan.
Typology
SOV; 21 consonants and 6 vowels (3 long, 3 short).
Language Use
Language maintenance program and bilingual education program (Crevels 2007). Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 10%–30%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Dictionary. Texts. NT: 1979–2010.