Akateko | Ethnologue

A language of Guatemala

ISO 639: knj
Alternate Names: Acatec, Acateco, Conob, Kanjobal, Q’anjob’al, San Miguel Acatán Kanjobal, Western Kanjobal, Western Q’anjob’al
Autonym: K’anjob’al
Population: 55,300 in Guatemala (2019 census). Ethnic population: 66,000 (2019 census). Total users in all countries: 58,190.
Location:: Huehuetenango department: San Miguel Acatán area.
Language Status: 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19).
Classification: Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko
Typology: VOS.
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 5%–10%. Literacy rate in L2: 20%. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible: 2016. Agency: Academy of Mayan Languages.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Akateko
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Mexico

Location: Campeche, Chiapas and Quintana Roo states: Champotón, Frontera Comalapa, La Trinitaria, Othón P. Blanco.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous)

Location: Huehuetenango department: San Miguel Acatán area.