Quechua, Northern Conchucos Ancash

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A language of Peru

ISO 639-3
qxn
Alternate Names
Conchucos Quechua, Northern Conchucos Quechua
Population

250,000 (2002 SIL). 65,000 monolinguals (1994 census).

Location

East Ancash Region, Pomabamba to San Luis; northwest Huánuco department, Huarcrachuco; possibly north Marañon area.

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Language Status

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

Classification
Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos
Dialects

Related to Southern Conchucos [qxo], Huamalíes [qvh], and Sihuas [qws].

Typology

SOV

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, work, play. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 15%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Radio programs. NT: 2002–2006.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Quechua, Northern Conchucos Ancash
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.