Jebero
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A language of Peru
Alternate Names
Chebero, Shiwilu, Xebero, Xihuila
Autonym
Shiwilu la’la’
User Population
30 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2000 W. Adelaar).
Location
Loreto region: Alto Amazonas province, Jeberos district, between Marañon and Huallaga rivers.
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Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Typology
17 consonants and 4 vowels.
Language Use
Adults only. Positive attitudes. Shifting to Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible portions: 1959.