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Achagua language

South American Language Families

Achagua, also called Achawa, is an Arawakan language spoken in the Meta Department of Colombia, closely similar to the related Piapoco language. An estimated 250 people speak Achagua, many of whom also speak Piapoco or Spanish.

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514 2
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1. Glottolog: Achagua (languoid record)
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"level": "language", "bookkeeping": false, "category": "Spoken L1 Language"
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2. Achagua language (Wikidata)
Wikimedia FoundationWikidata number of speakers (P1098) statement (EntityId 323675): 514
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Wikidata item Q2822982, property P1098 (number of speakers): 514 (normal rank, non-deprecated)
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