Matsigenka
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A language of Peru
11,300 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 11,300 (2007 census).
Cusco, Madre de Dios, and Ucayali regions: Camisea, Kompiroshiato, Picha, Manu, Mishagua, Tigompinia, Timpia, and Urubamba rivers.
5 (Developing).
Reportedly most similar to Nomatsiguenga [not]. There are minor dialects.
Quechua and Spanish [spa] are replacing Matsigenka in some areas where children no longer acquire the language. Not endangered on the Manu River, where teachers from Urubamba River area are interested in implementing a formalized bilingual education program (Crevels 2007). Used by all. Also use Spanish [spa]. Used as L2 by Caquinte [cot], Nanti [cox], Yine [pib].
Literacy rate in L1: 30%–60%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Dictionary. NT: 1976–2018.
Latin script [Latn].