Piaroa

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A language of Venezuela

ISO 639-3
pid
Alternate Names
Dearwa, Deruwa, Uhothha, Uwotjüja, Wo’tiheh
Population

14,500 in Venezuela (2001 census). 2,200 urban; 12,300 rural. Population total all countries: 14,580. Ethnic population: 14,500.

Location

Amazonas, Orinoco river south bank, inland from Paguasa river to Manapiari. Also in Colombia.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Sálivan, Piaroa-Maco
Language Use

Because of strong ethnic identity, the language is conserved to a high degree (2007). Also use Maquiritare [mch], Yabarana [yar], or Spanish [spa].

Language Development
NT: 1986–2001.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Piaroa
Writing
Latin script.

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