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MTONGGT

Mother tongue, Guatemala

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Description

MTONGGT indicates the respondent's mother tongue: the first language they learned to speak.

Comparability — General

The 2002 census identifies many Mayan languages that are grouped together in 1994.

Universe

Guatemala 1994: Persons age 3+
Guatemala 2002: Persons age 3+

Availability

Guatemala: 1994, 2002