Chamacoco

CEG

threatened

Alternate Names: Ishiro, Jeywo, Yshyro

Dialects: Chamacoco Bravo, Tomaraho.

Genealogy:

Zamucoan

Demographics: 1,600 (Fabre 2007). Ethnic population: 1,800.

Language Use: Vigorous. All ages. Low proficiency in GuaranĂ­ [gug].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 50%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Dictionary. NT: 2001.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Paraguay

Other Comments: Christian (Roman Catholic), Christian (Protestant), traditional religion.