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| Kichwa | |
|---|---|
| Kichwa Shimi, Runa Shimi | |
| Native to | Ecuador, Colombia, Peru |
| Ethnicity | Quechua |
Native speakers | 450,000 (2008–2012)[1] |
Quechuan
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| Official status | |
Recognised minority language in | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | Variously:inb – Highland Ingainj – Jungle Ingaqvo – Napo Lowlandqup – Southern Pastazaqud – Calderón Highlandqxr – Cañar Highlandqug – Chimborazo Highlandqvi – Imbabura Highlandqvj – Loja Highlandqvz – Northern Pastazaqxl – Salasaca Highlandquw – Tena Lowland |
| Glottolog | colo1257 |
| ELP | |
 Distribution of the Kichwa language. | |
Kichwa (Kichwa shimi, Runashimi, also Spanish Quichua) is a Quechuan language that includes all Quechua varieties of Ecuador and Colombia (Inga), as well as extensions into Peru. It has an estimated half million speakers.
- ^ Highland Inga at Ethnologue (24th ed., 2021)
Jungle Inga at Ethnologue (24th ed., 2021)
Napo Lowland at Ethnologue (24th ed., 2021)
Southern Pastaza at Ethnologue (24th ed., 2021)
Calderón Highland at Ethnologue (24th ed., 2021)
Cañar Highland at Ethnologue (24th ed., 2021)
(Additional references under 'Language codes' in the information box)
