Guarequena
A language of Venezuela
| Population | 160 in Venezuela (2001 census). Population total all countries: 500. Ethnic population: 513. |
| Region | Amazonas, San Miguel River, Guzmán Blanco village, half an hour below Maroa. Possibly in Colombia. Also in Brazil. |
| Language map |
Venezuela, reference number 13 |
| Alternate names | Arequena, Guarekena, Uerequema, Urequema, Warekena |
| Classification | Arawakan, Maipuran, Northern Maipuran, Inland |
| Language use | Shifting to Spanish. Older adults. |
Also spoken in:
Brazil
| Language name | Guarequena |
| Population | 340 in Brazil (1983 NTM). |
| Region | Amazonas, Rio Chié (Xié) and Içana near Venezuelan border. |
| Language map |
Brazil, reference number 5 |
| Alternate names | Arequena, Uerequema, Urequema, Warekéna, Werekena, Werikena |
| Language use | Remote areas. Positive attitude. Many speak Nhengatu [yrl] in Brazil. Those in centers more bilingual. |
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