Alternate Names: Chebero, Shiwilu, Xebero, Xihuila
Genealogy:
Demographics: 2,500 (2006). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2000 W. Adelaar).
Language Use: Children acquire the language if their parents are bilingual in Jebero and Spanish [spa], but usually shift to Spanish because of the absence of a bilingual education program (Crevels 2007). Speakers 30 and older. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Bible portions: 1959.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Peru