Sipakapense
PrintA language of Guatemala
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Sipacapa Quiché, Sipacapeño, Sipacapense
Population
8,000 (2000 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 12,000 or more (2000 E. Kindberg).
Location
San Marcos Department.
Language Maps
Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Language Use
Vigorous. All ages. In a survey of 80 people in 2000, many children actively used it. Neutral attitudes. Some also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 20%. Grammar. Bible portions: 1992–1998.
Writing
Latin script.
Traditional religion, Christian.