Chorote, Iyo’wujwa

A language of Argentina

ISO 639: crq
Autonym: Yojwaja
Population: 1,500 in Argentina (Crevels 2007). 1,690, all Chorote, both [crt] and [crq] (Crevels 2012). 750 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,610 (Crevels 2012). Includes all ethnic Chorote, both [crt] and [crq]. Total users in all countries: 1,870.
Location:: Salta province.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Matacoan, Chorote
Dialects: Chorote (Iyowujwa), Manjui (Inkijwas, I’no’, Manjuy).
Typology: 16 consonants and 5 vowels.
Language Use: Vigorous. Home. Used by all. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Grammar. NT: 2015.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Chorote, Iyo’wujwa
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Live intermixed with Iyojwa’ja Chorote [crt]. Traditional religion.

Paraguay

Location: Boquerón department: Campo Loa, Colonia 22, Estigarribia, Filadelfia, Mcal, Neuland, Pedro P. Pena, Platanilia, Santa Rosa, Yakaquash.
Dialects: Choroti (Chorote), Yofuáha, Yowúwa.
Language Status: 4 (Educational)
Other Comments: Paraguayan speakers do not recognize the Argentinian name Iyo’wujwa Chorote. Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Salta province.