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Yawanawa

A language of Brazil

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Population  450 (1999 ISA). Includes 356 Shanenawa (2002 FUNAI). Scattered; only 1 village of 100 people.
Region  Acre.
Language map  Brazil, reference number 155
Alternate names   Iauanauá, Jawanaua, Yahuanahua
Dialects  Shanenawa.
Classification  Panoan, South-Central, Yaminahua-Sharanahua
Language use  Vigorous. Also use Portuguese.
Language development  Bible portions.