Yuwana
A language of Venezuela
| Population | 300 (1970 census). Ethnic population: 767. |
| Region | Central Venezuela. A northern group is in Bolivar Division on Kaima River, a tributary of Cuchivero River; an isolated southern group in Amazonas on the Iguana, a tributary of Asita River, and on the Parucito, a tributary of the Manapiare River. |
| Language map |
Venezuela, reference number 36 |
| Alternate names | Chicano, Chikano, Hoti, Jodi, Joti, Waruwaru, Yoana, Yuana |
| Dialects | Linguistic similarities to Yanomamö [guu] and Piaroa [pid] (Salivan). |
| Classification | Unclassified |
| Language use | Also use Spanish. |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1999. |
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