Araona

A language of Bolivia

ISO 639: aro
Alternate Names: Cavina
Population: 110 (2006 PIB). Ethnic population: 160 (Crevels 2012).
Location:: La Paz department: Manupari river headwaters; Puerto Araona.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Tacanan, Tacana
Typology: SOV; 19 consonants and 4 vowels.
Language Use: Some of all ages. Also use Spanish [spa], with increasing proficiency.
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1974–1984.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Araona
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Araona and Cavina are names of 2 moieties of the group.

Location: La Paz department: Manupari river headwaters; Puerto Araona.