Chimila
A language of Colombia
| Population | 2,000 (2006 T. Malone), decreasing. |
| Region | Central Magdalena Department, lowlands south and west of Fundación, and scattered. |
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Northern Colombia |
| Alternate names | Caca Weranos, San Jorge, Shimizya |
| Classification | Chibchan, Unclassified |
| Language use | Also use Spanish. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: 1%–2%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Classification as Aruak is questionable. 2 major separated groups. Work for local settlers. |
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