Apache, Jicarilla

A language of United States

ISO 639-3

Population

300 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 3,100 (Golla 2007). All Apache varieties: 13,270 (2000 census).

Location

Northern New Mexico, Dulce area.

Language Maps

Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification

Language Use

More than 300 semi-speakers (Golla 2007). Children and most young adults prefer English [eng].

Language Development

Bible portions: 1965.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.