Pech

PAY

moribund

Alternate Names: Paya, Seco

Genealogy:

Chibchan
Chibchan B

Demographics: 990 (Rivas 1993). Ethnic population: 2,590 (Rivas 1993).

Language Use: Use Pech more in Agua Amarilla and La Laguna in El Carbón. Older adults. Shifting to Spanish [spa].

Typology: SOV.

Nation of Origin: Honduras

Other Comments: Much community interest to preserve the Pech language, and some work is being done to preserve it.