Alternate Names: “Chawuncu” (pej.), “Chiriguano” (pej.), Western Argentine Guaraní
Dialects: Ava, Izoceño (Izocenio). A member of macrolanguage Guarani ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 33,700 in Bolivia (Adelaar 2004). Population total all countries: 51,230. Ethnic population: 36,900 (Adelaar 2004).
Language Use: Bilingual education implemented on a large scale (Crevels 2007). All ages.
Language Development: Radio programs. Grammar. Bible: 2001.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Bolivia
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.