Waimajã language

Waimajã (Waimaha), generically known as Bará or (Northern) Barasano, is a Tucanoan language of Colombia and Brazil. As of 1971, the population of speakers generally lived along the rivers of Colombia, namely, Colorado, Yapu, Inambu, Macucu, and Tiquie.^[3]

NativetoColombia, Brazil

Native speakers

500 (2004–2006)^[1]
some monolinguals over age 40 (2004?)^[2]

Language family

Tucanoan

• Eastern
  • Central
    • Bara
      • Waimajã

ISO 639-3bao – inclusive code
Individual code:
pok – Pokangá (Bará)

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Waimajã
Bará
Native to	Colombia, Brazil
Native speakers	500 (2004–2006)[1] some monolinguals over age 40 (2004?)[2]
Language family	Tucanoan Eastern Central Bara Waimajã
Language codes
ISO 639-3	bao – inclusive code Individual code: pok – Pokangá (Bará)
Glottolog	waim1255
ELP	Bará

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