Quechua, Huaylla Wanca

A language of Peru

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Huanca Huaylla Quechua, Southern Huancayo Quechua

Population

250,000 (2002 SIL).

Location

South Junín Region, Huancayo and Concepción provinces.

Language Status

5 (Developing). Language of recognized nationality (1993, Constitution, Article 48).

Classification

Dialects

East Waylla, Waycha (Central Huancayo, Huaycha), West Waylla.

Typology

SOV

Language Use

Waycha dialect has few remaining speakers in Concepción. All ages.

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2006–2010.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.