Alternate Names: Aru, Haqaru, Haq’aru, Haqearu
Dialects: Cauqui (Cachuy, Kawki). Cauqui dialect is more and more considered to be a separate language from Jaqaru (Crevels 2007). Lexical similarity: 73% with Aymara ,, 79% with Cauqui dialect and Aymara.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 740 (Adelaar 2004). 730 Jaqaru, 11 Kawki. Ethnic population: 2,000 (2000 W. Adelaar).
Language Use: The Cauqui dialect has few remaining speakers. Adults only, 20 and older. Also use Spanish [spa]. Used as L2 by Chincha Quechua [qxc].
Nation of Origin: Peru