Pumé
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A language of Venezuela
Alternate Names
Llaruro, Yaruro, Yaruru, Yuapín
Autonym
Pumé
User Population
7,900 (2001 census). 590 urban, 7,310 rural. Ethnic population: 9,480 (2011 census).
Location
Mainly eastern Apure state; Bolívar and Guárico states: Apure, Meta, Orinoco, and Sinaruco rivers.
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Language Status
6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4).
Typology
23 consonants and 15 vowels, including 6 nasal vowels.
Language Use
Vigorous. Also use Spanish [spa] (Crevels 2007).
Language Development
NT: 2016.