Quechan
[aka Yuma, Kechan, Quecl]Classification: Cochimi-Yuman
·endangered
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Endangered
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
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150
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3,000
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150 (1994 L. Hinton). 360 Delta River Yuman and 400 Yuma (2000 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto).
(Unchanged 2016.)
- DATE OF INFO
- 1994 speakers, 2000 population
- TRANSMISSION
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- MORE ON VITALITY
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Shifting to English [eng]. Only middle-aged or elderly are fluent but there are a number of young semispeakers.
- PLACES
- USA, California
- LOCATION DESCRIPTION
Ft. Yuma Reservation, southeast corner of California.