Macaguaje

A language of Colombia

ISO 639: mcl
Alternate Names: Kakawahe, Makaguaje, Piojé, Secoya
Population: No known L1 speakers. The last speaker either died or shifted to Siona [snn] or Koreguaje [coe] by the 1970s. Ethnic population: 24 (2018 census).
Location:: Putumayo department: Caquetá river tributaries.
Language Status: 9 (Dormant).
Classification: Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje
Language Use: Many shifted to Koreguaje [coe]. Many shifted to Siona [snn].
Other Comments: A few still maintain group identity.

Location: Putumayo department: Caquetá river tributaries.