Language NameMaya, Yucatec
User Population2,520 in Belize (2014 UNSD).
LocationCayo district: San Antonio and Succoths; possibly also Corozal and Orange Walk districts near the Mexico border.
Alternate NamesMaaya, Maaya t’aan, Maayáa, Maya, Yucantán Maya, Yucateco
Language UseConcern about language loss among the youth; trying to start youth classes. Some young people, all adults. People in Succoths village say older people speak Maya. Most also use Spanish [spa], especially the youth who are using it as their L1.
