Awajún
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A language of Peru
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Aguajún, Aguaruna, Ahuajún, Awajunt
Autonym
Awajún
Population
53,400 (2007 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 55,400 (2007 census).
Location
Amazonas, Cajamarca, Loreto, and San Martin regions: upper west Marañon river area; Cahuapanas, Mayo, and Potro rivers.
Language Maps
Language Status
4 (Educational).
Classification
Typology
SOV.
Language Use
Vigorous. Also used by Spanish and Quechuas in the area. All domains. Oral and written use in commerce. Letters. All ages. Many also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 60%–90%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Primary education begins in Aguaruna. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1973–2005.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Christian, traditional religion.