Ashéninka, Perené

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Asheninka, Perené Ashéninca, “Perené Campa” (pej.)

300 (Mihas 2014). Ethnic population: 5,500 (2001 SIL).

Junin region: upper Perené river.

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6b (Threatened).

None known. Phonological and grammatical differences from other Asheninka varieties.

VSO; 20 consonants and 8 vowels (4 long, 4 short).

Some young people, all adults. Most also use Spanish [spa].

Literacy rate in L1: 30%. Literacy rate in L2: 55%. Grammar. NT: 2015.

Latin script [Latn].

Traditional religion.