Kaqchikel, Northern
A language of Guatemala
ISO 639-3: ckc
This ISO 639-3 code has been retired after the publication of Ethnologue, 16th edition. For more information, see the code change history documentation.
| Population | 24,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 40,000. |
| Region | Central highlands, northeastern Chimaltenango Department, San Martín Jilotepeque Municipality in rural areas and towns of San Martín and Santa Ana Chimaltenango. |
| Language map |
Guatemala, reference number 26 |
| Alternate names | Northern Cakchiquel |
| Classification | Mayan, Quichean-Mamean, Greater Quichean, Quichean, Cakchiquel |
| Language use | Standardization efforts. Mainly older adults. Also use Spanish or Kiché [quc]. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 30% of those under 25. Bible portions: 1982–1991. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | SVO. Agriculturalists; farm workers for landowners; merchants; craftsmen. Traditional religion, Christian. |
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