Pakaásnovos

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Jaru, Oro Wari, Orowari, Pacahanovo, Pacaás Novos, Pakaa Nova, Pakaanova, Pakaanovas, Uomo, Wari’

2,720 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,720 (2006 FUNASA).

Rondônia state: 7 villages.

Language Maps

6a* (Vigorous).

Wari’-Oro Waram, Wari’-Oro Mon, Wari’-Oro Waram Xijen, Wari’-Oro Não, Wari’-Oro Eo, Wari’-Oro At, Wari’-Oro Jowin, Wari’-Oro Kao Oro Aje.

15 consonants and 6 vowels.

Strong vitality. A few also use Portuguese [por], isolated on govenment reserve. Used as L2 by Oro Win [orw].

Grammar. Bible portions: 1975–1984.

Latin script [Latn].