Quichua, Loja Highland
A language of Ecuador
| Population | 30,500 (2000). |
| Region | Northern area of Loja Province in southern highlands. Large numbers now live in Zamora. |
| Language map |
Ecuador, reference number 11 |
| Alternate names | Loja Quichua, Saraguro Quichua |
| Dialects | Similar to Cañar Highland Quichua [qxr]. |
| Classification | Quechuan, Quechua II, B A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que] (Peru). |
| Language use | Mainly older adults. Positive attitude. |
| Language development | Only standardized or Unified Quichua is taught formally. |
| Comments | SOV. Traditional religion, Christian. |
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