Shipibo-Conibo

A language of Peru

ISO 639-3

Population

26,000 (2003 SIL).

Location

Northeast middle Ucayali river area, Painaco, Requena, Sur Bolognesi, and Pisqui opposite Contamana.

Language Status

5 (Developing). Recognized language (1993, Constitution, Article 48).

Classification

Dialects

Conibo (Coniba), Pisquibo, Shetebo (Manoita, Setebo, Setibo, Xitibo), Shipibo (Alto Ucayali), Shipibo del Madre de Dios.

Language Use

Language and culture are conserved within the ethnic group (2007). All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1983–2012.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.