Juma people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 4 (2010)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Brazil ( Amazonas) | |
| Languages | |
| Juma, Portuguese[2] | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Amundava, Kayabi, Tenharim, Karipuná, Morerebi, and Uru-eu-wau-wau[2] |
The Juma are an Indigenous people of Brazil, who live in Amazonas, along the Mucuim River, a tributary of Rio Açuã.[2]
Name
The Juma are also known Arara, Kagwahibm, Kagwahiph, Kagwahiv, Kavahiva, Kawahip, Kawaib, and Yumá people.[2]
Population
In 1998, there were only four Juma people. Juma number 300 in 1940.[2] In the 18th century, the Juma numbered between 12,000–15,000 people.[1]
Language
Juma people speak the Juma language, which belongs to Subgroup VI of the Tupi-Guarani languages.[2]
Notes
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