Awa-Kwaiker
The Awá, also known as the Kwaiker or Awa-Kwaiker, are an ancient indigenous people of Ecuador and Colombia. They primarily inhabit the provinces of Carchi and Sucumbios in northern Ecuador and southern Colombia, particularly the departments of Nariño and Putumayo. Their population is around 32,555. They speak a language called Awa Pit.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 32,555 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Ecuador | 6,000–8,000 (1987) |
| Colombia | 3,000 (1987) |
| Languages | |
| Awapit language | |
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