Leco
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A language of Bolivia
Alternate Names
Leko, Rik’a
User Population
20 (2001 S. van de Kerke). Ethnic population: 4,190 (Crevels 2012).
Location
La Paz department: Apolo area, Karura, Candelaria, Tutilimundi, and Uyapi, Coroico river in Trapichiponte in KeleKelera, Pucasucho, Inca, Trinidad, Mulihuara, Chirimayo, Muiri, Ilipana Yuyo, Munaypata, Irimo, Correo, Santo Domingo. Lake Titicaca east; scattered on Mapiri-Kaka river.
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Language Status
8b (Nearly extinct).
Typology
24 consonants and 6 vowels.
Language Use
Elderly only. Shifted to Spanish [spa].
Some folklore, dances, and music preserved. Previously reported to be extinct.