Alternate Names: Cholo, Embera, Emberá-Saija, Epená Saija, Saija, Southern Empera
Dialects: Basurudó.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,500 in Colombia (2004 IMB), increasing. Population total all countries: 3,750.
Language Use: Vigorous. Home, religion, fiestas, ceremonies, commerce. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa], Woun Meu [noa].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. 400 readers, 50 can write. Movement toward using the language in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2005–2010.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Colombia
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.