Tunebo, Barro Negro

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A language of Colombia

ISO 639-3
tbn
Alternate Names
Eastern Tunebo
User Population

300 (1981 SIL). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 10,600 (2018 census).

Location

Arauca and Casanare departments: Barro Negro, San Lope (Casanare), and Tabías (Casanare), south of Tame Arauca; isolated in Andes foothills, eastern plains above Paz de Ariporo.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese
Dialects

None known. 62% intelligibility of Cobaría Tunebo [tuf].

Language Use

Home. Some young people, all adults. Also use Spanish [spa].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Tunebo, Barro Negro
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].