Sakapulteko
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A language of Guatemala
Alternate Names
Sacapulas K’iche’, Sacapulteco, qač’ab’a:l
Autonym
Tujaal tziij
User Population
6,530 (2019 census). Ethnic population: 12,900 (2019 census).
Location
Quiché department: Sacapulas municipality; some in Guatemala City.
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Language Status
7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19).
Language Use
Shifting to Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 16%. Bible portions: 1980. Agency: Academy of Mayan Languages.