Misantla Totonac | |
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Yecuatla Totonac | |
Native to | Mexico |
Region | Veracruz |
Native speakers | (500 cited 1994)[1] |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | tlc |
Glottolog | yecu1235 |
ELP | Misantla Totonac |
Misantla Totonac, also known as Yecuatla Totonac and Southeastern Totonac (Totonac: Laakanaachiwíin), is an indigenous language of Mexico, spoken in central Veracruz in the area between Xalapa and Misantla. It belongs to the Totonacan family and is the southernmost variety of Totonac. Misantla Totonac is highly endangered, with fewer than 133 speakers, most of whom are elderly. The language has largely been replaced by Spanish.