Awajún | Ethnologue

A language of Peru

ISO 639: agr
Alternate Names: Aents, 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 Status: 4 (Educational).
Classification: Jivaroan
Typology: SOV; 15 consonants and 8 vowels (4 oral, 4 nasal).
Language Use: Vigorous. Also used by Spanish and Quechuas in the area. All domains. Oral and written use in commerce. Letters. Used by all. Many also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 60%–90%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Primary education begins in Awajún. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1973–2005.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Awajún
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Loreto, and San Martin regions: upper west Marañon river area; Cahuapanas, Mayo, and Potro rivers.