Chuj

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A language of Guatemala

ISO 639-3
cac
Alternate Names
Chuh, Chuhe, Chuj de San Mateo Ixtatán, Chuje
Autonym
Koti’
User Population

58,600 in Guatemala (2019 census). Ethnic population: 91,400 (2019 census). Total users in all countries: 62,120.

Location

Huehuetenango department: central western Coatán river area.

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Language Status

5* (Developing). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19).

Classification
Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Chujean
Language Use

Also use Spanish [spa].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 20%–60%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible: 2007. Agency: Academy of Mayan Languages.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Chuj
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

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