Akawaio language

Akawaio
Ingarikó, Kapon
Spoken in Guyana, Venezuela
Ethnicity Akawaio
Native speakers 5,400  (1997–2002)
Language family
Cariban
  • North Amazonian
Language codes
ISO 639-3 ake

Akawaio is a Cariban language spoken mainly in Guyana, most commonly in the region of the Upper Mazaruni. Though many speakers don't live in villages, there are a number of population centers, notably Kamarang, Jawalla, Waramadong, and Kako. Some 6,000 people speak Akawaio. It is also spoken to a lesser extent in Venezuela.

Akawaio is one of several closely related languages called Ingarikó and Kapong.

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