Alternate Names: Cunimía, Jiw, Mítua, Mítus
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,000 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2007 N. López).
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Low. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–20% in Spanish (2007 Nadya L.). Taught in primary schools in most villages. NT: 2009.
Typology: SOV.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Colombia
Other Comments: Marriage within their own community; 5% urban, 95% rural. Traditional religion.