Jaqaru
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A language of Peru
Alternate Names
Ak’aro, Aru, Hage aru, Haq’aru, Haqaru, Haqearu, Jacaru, Jaq’aru, Tupe
Autonym
Jaqaru
User Population
740 (Crevels 2012). 730 Jaqaru and 9 Cauqui (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2000 W. Adelaar).
Location
Lima region: Yauyos province, Cachuy and Tupe villages; into Ica region.
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Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Dialects
Cauqui (Cachuy, Kawki). The Cauqui dialect has few remaining speakers. Lexical similarity: 73% with Aymara [ayr], 79% with Cauqui dialect and Aymara.
Typology
36 consonants and 6 vowels (3 short, 3 long).
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Ministry of Education revitalization program in progress.