Záparo

ZRO

nearly extinct

Alternate Names: Kayapwe, Sápara, Zápara

Genealogy:

Zaparoan
Záparo

Demographics: 5 (2007 UNESCO). About 20 elderly Záparo still have some variable degree of knowledge of the language (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (2007 UNESCO).

Language Use: Shifting to Quichua. Language revival effort (Crevels 2007). Speakers all over 70 years old.

Language Development: Classes in 2 schools.

Typology: SOV.

Nation of Origin: Ecuador

Other Comments: Distinct from Andoa , (Shimagae) of Peru.