Embera-Wounaan
The Embera-Wounaan are a semi-nomadic indigenous people in Panama living in Darién Province on the shores of the Chucunaque, Sambú, and Tuira Rivers and their waterways. The Embera-Wounaan were formerly and widely known by the name Chocó, and they speak the Embera and Wounaan languages, part of the Choco language family.
Total population | |
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15,000–16,000 (9,000–10,000 Embera and 6,000 Wuanana) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Colombia, Panama | |
Languages | |
Choco languages | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Caramanta people, Katío people |
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