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PBC ISO 639-3

Patamona

A language of Guyana

ISO 639
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Alternate Names
Eremagok, Ingariko, Kapon
Population
4,700 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 J. Forte).
Location:
Potaro-Siparuni and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions: west central, upland savanna in Pakaraima mountains, about 13 villages.
Language Status
6b* (Threatened).
Classification
Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong
Dialects
Reportedly similar to Macushi [mbc] but not inherently intelligible. Marginally intelligible of the Arecuna dialect of Pemon [aoc]. Reportedly most similar to Akawaio [ake], but vocabulary differences and language attitudes separate them.
Language Development
People in Paramakatoi village are literate in English and Patamona. Some in other villages only literate in English. NT: 1974–2019.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Patamona
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments
The Akawaio [ake] are less acculturated than Patamona. Ingariko is the Macushi term for bush people.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Patamona
User Population
Ethnic population: 198 (Instituto Socioambiental 2020).
Location
Roraima state: Terra Indígena Raposa or Serra do Sol.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous)
Other Comments
Non-indigenous.
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Language Name
Patamona
User Population
Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007).
Location
Bolívar state: Guyana and Brazil east border area.
Language Status
8a (Moribund)
Other Comments
Non-indigenous.
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Map

Location: Potaro-Siparuni and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions: west central, upland savanna in Pakaraima mountains, about 13 villages.