Parakanã
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A language of Brazil
Alternate Names
Apiterewa, Awaeté, Paracana, Parakanân, Parocana
User Population
900 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 900 (2004 ISA).
Location
Pará state: lower Xingú river, near São Felix and Altamira towns.
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Language Status
5* (Developing).
Dialects
None known. Part of Akwáwa subgroup.
Typology
12 consonants and 5 vowels.
Language Use
Vigorous. Many also use Portuguese [por].