Quechua, Northern Conchucos Ancash

A language of Peru

ISO 639: qxn
Alternate Names: Conchucos Quechua, Northern Conchucos Quechua, Quechua de Ancash, Quechua de Pomabamba (Ancash), Quechua del Norte del Callejon de Conchucos, Runa Simi
Autonym: Quechua
Population: 122,000 (2021 SIL). , including 61,000 speakers living outside the language area (based on 2017 census).
Location:: Ancash region: Pomabamba to San Luis; northwest Huánuco department, Huarcrachuco; possibly north Marañon area.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos
Dialects: None known. Related to Southern Conchucos [qxo], Huamalíes [qvh], and Sihuas [qws]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Vigorous. Home, work, play. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 15%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Literature. Radio. Bible: 2019.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Quechua, Northern Conchucos Ancash
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Ancash region: Pomabamba to San Luis; northwest Huánuco department, Huarcrachuco; possibly north Marañon area.