Alternate Names: Llagua, Nijyamïï Nikyejaada, Yahua, Yava, Yegua
Dialects: 2 dialects.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 5,690 in Peru (2000). 2,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,000.
Language Use: Children who live near big mixed villages usually no longer acquire Yagua, but those that live in more isolated areas still do (Crevels 2007). Many monolingual speakers in isolated areas. All domains. Some use in religious ceremonies and services. Neutral to negative attitudes. Most along main rivers prefer children learn Spanish [spa]. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. 8 bilingual schools. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1994–2008.
Typology: VSO.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Peru
Other Comments: Some go to urban centers like Iquitos for economic reasons, and occasionally to Brazil. Christian, traditional religion.