Nonuya

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A language of Colombia

Alternate Names

Nononota

User Population

2 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 290 (2018 census).

Amazonas department: Puerto Santander municipality, Peña Roja.

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Language Status

8b (Nearly extinct).

20 consonants and 6 vowels.

Shifted to Spanish [spa]. Also use Andoque [ano]. Also use Muinane [bmr]. Also use Nipode Witoto [hux].

Language Development

Efforts are being made to transcribe audio recordings made of 4 speakers between 1973 and 2007 (2020 J. A. Echeverri).

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Nonuya

Unwritten [Qaax].

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Peru

Language NameNonuya

User Population

No known L1 speakers in Peru. Last known speaker in Peru likely survived until 2010. Ethnic population: 90. Ethnic population covers both Colombia and Peru.

Location

Loreto region: Maynas province, Putumayo district.

Alternate Names

Nononota

Language Status

9 (Dormant).

Language Use

Shifted to Spanish [spa].

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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