Chatino, Western Highland

Alternate names: Cha't-An, Chatino de la Zona Alta Occidental, Sierra Occidental Chatino

Scripture published:

• NT (1992)
• Bible portions (1966--1991)

Literacy: 500 readers, 50 can write

Primary country: Mexico

Region: Southwest Oaxaca, Juquila District, Panixtlahuaca, San Juan Quiahije, Yaitepec towns; Ixtapan, Tepenixtelahuaca, Ixpantepec, Amialtepec villages; some rancherías

Religion: Traditional religion, syncretism, Christian

Livelihood: Swidden agriculturalists: coffee culture, lumbermen; animal husbandry: cattle

Number of users: 12,000