Alternate Names: Central K’iche’, Central Quiché, Chiquel, Qach’abel, Quiché
Dialects: Cunén Kiché, Eastern Kiché, Joyabaj Kiché, San Andrés Kiché, West Central Kiché.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 2,330,000. 300,000 monolinguals.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains, interpreters required in courts, some bilingual schools, oral use in religious services. Positive attitudes. 100,000 also use Kaqchikel [cak]. 400,000 also use Spanish [spa]. 100,000 also use Tz’utujil [tzj]. Also use Mam [mam], Q’eqchi’ [kek].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–35%. 40,000 readers, 20,000 can write. Taught in primary schools. Radio programs. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1995.
Typology: SVO.
Spoken In: Guatemala
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Guatemala
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.