Maijuna
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A language of Peru
Alternate Names
Coto, Koto, Mai Ja, Maihuna, Maijɨki, Máíhɨki, Payagua, Tutapi, “Orechon” (pej.), “Oregon” (pej.), “Orejón” (pej.)
Autonym
Maijuna
User Population
190 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 300 (Crevels 2012).
Location
Loreto region: Algodón, Putumayo, Sucusari, and Yanayacu rivers.
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Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Dialects
Nebaji.
Typology
14 consonants and 6 vowels.
Language Use
Younger generation has abandoned the language and most of the Maijuna culture (Crevels 2007). Shifting to Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Dictionary. Bible portions: 1967–1976.