Shuar

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A language of Ecuador

ISO 639-3
jiv
Alternate Names
Chiwaro, “Jibaro” , Jivaro, Shuara, Xivaro
Population

35,000 (2007 CODENPE). Ethnic population: 15,000 to 50,000 (Montaluisa).

Location

Between Pastaza and Marañón rivers, east of Cuenca City.

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Language Status

5 (Developing). Statutory language of provincial identity in Morona Santiago Province (2008, Constitution, Article 2).

Classification
Jivaroan, Jívaro
Typology

SOV

Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 2010.
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Different from Achuar Jívaro [acu] of Peru. Preferred ethnic autonym: Shuar. Traditional religion, Christian.