Ethnologue

Jaqaru

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Aru, Haq’aru, Haqaru, Haqearu

Population

740 (Crevels 2012). 730 Jaqaru and 9 Cauqui (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2000 W. Adelaar).

Location

Lima region: Yauyos province, Cachuy and Tupe villages; into Ica region.

Language Maps

Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification

Dialects

Cauqui (Cachuy, Kawki). Lexical similarity: 73% with Aymara [ayr], 79% with Cauqui dialect and Aymara.

Language Use

The Cauqui dialect has few remaining speakers. Adults only. Also use Spanish [spa]. Used as L2 by Chincha Quechua [qxc].

Language Development

Ministry of Education revitalization program in progress.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script [Latn], in development.