Maco

A language of Venezuela

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Itoto, Jojod, Mako, Wotuja

Population

2,500 (2002 J. Miller).

Location

Ventuari river tributaries, Wapuchi, Paru, Yureba, and Marueta rivers; Marueta, Wapuchi, Porvenir, Tavi-Tavi, Mariche, and Morocoto villages.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Language Use

About 50% of men also use Spanish [spa]. Some also use Piaroa [pid].

Language Resources