They live along the tributaries of the lower Xingu River in the state of Pará.

[2] Currently there are approximately 159 living in their indigenous territory, the Kuruaya Indigenous Area.

[3] The Kuruaya are also known as the Caravare, Curuaia, Kuruaia,[2] or Xipaia-Kuruaia people.

The majority of Kuruaya people now speak Portuguese.

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