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Chavacano

  • Alternate names: Chabacano, Chabakano, Zamboangueño
  • Scriptures published: New Testament (1981) Portions (1977)
  • Literacy: Literacy rate in first language: 80%. Literacy rate in second language: 80%. Taught in primary schools
  • Primary country: Philippines
  • Region: Mindanao, Zamboanga and Basilan provinces, Kabasalan, Siay, Margosatubig, Ipil, Malangas, Lapuyan, Buug, Tungawan, Alicia, Isabela, Lamitan, Maluso, Malamawi, and Cotabato city; Cavite, Ternate, and Ermita near Manila. Speakers in 60 of 66 provinces (1970 census)
  • Religion: Christian
  • Number of users: 359,000

(data from Ethnologue and other sources)

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