Also Known As:
Chayhuita, Chaui, Chawi, Chayawita, Tshaahui, Chayabita, Shayabit, Balsapuertino, Paranapura, Cahuapa, Balsopuertino, Tsaawí, Tschaahui, Kahuapana, Shawi
Dialects & Varieties
South America
Crevels, Mily. 2007. "South America." In Atlas of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 103-196. London & New York: Routledge.
Threatened
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
7,870-12,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
7,870-12,000
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Peru
Location Description
Peru, along the Paranapura River and its tributaries.
Government Support
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Institutional Support
Bilingual education in some communities.
Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
None
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Recent Resources
Mensagem informativa
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