Alternate Names: Tequenica, Yagán, Yaghan, Yahgan
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1 in Chile (2013 Y. Meroz). One elderly speaker in Ukika, 85 years old (2013 Y. Meroz). Ethnic population: 1,690 (2002 census).
Language Use: There is pride and interest in the language. There are irregular language workshops (2013 Y. Meroz). Shifted to Spanish [spa]. Elderly only.
Language Development: Dictionary. Bible portions: 1881–1886.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Chile