Sipakapense

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Sipacapa, Sipacapa Quiché, Sipacapense, Sipacapeño

4,160 (2019 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 17,400 (2019 census).

San Marcos department.

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6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19).

Some young people, all adults. In a survey of 80 people in 2000, many children actively used it. Neutral attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].

Literacy rate in L1: 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 20%. Grammar. Bible portions: 1992–1998. Agency: Academy of Mayan Languages.

Latin script [Latn].

Traditional religion, Christian.