Huanca people
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| Coat of Arms given by Philip II, representing the union between the Huancas and the Spaniards |
| Total population |
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| 327,727 (2000–2002)[1][2] |
| Regions with significant populations |
 Peru |
| Languages |
| Religion |
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Roman Catholicism, traditional religion |
| Related ethnic groups |
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other Quechua peoples |
The Huancas, Wancas, or Wankas are a Quechua people living in the Junín Region of central Peru, in and around the Mantaro Valley.
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[edit] Names
The southern branch of Huanca people are called the Huanca Huaylla Quechua and Southern Huancayo Quechua.[1] The Jauja Wanca are also called Huanca Jauja Quechua and Shausha Wanka Quechua people.[2] They gave their name to the Peruvian football team Deportivo Wanka.
[edit] History
After fierce fighting, the Huanca people were conquered by Pachacuti and incorporated into the Inca Empire. The Huanca helped the Spaniards during the conquest of Peru. They provided supplies and men to the Spanish army.
[edit] Language
The Huanca people speak Jauja Wanca Quechua and Huaylla Wanca Quechua, both Quechua I languages.[1][2] These languages differ significantly from the Incas' Quechua of Cusco.
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b c d "Quechua, Huaylla Wanca." Ethnologue. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Quechua, Jauja Wanca." Ethnologue. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
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