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Kiowa-Tanoan languages - Definition and Overview

The Kiowa-Tanoan languages are a Native American language family. Most of the Kiowa-Tanoan languages are spoken in the Pueblos of New Mexico, while Kiowa is spoken in Oklahoma. The Keres languages are also sometimes placed in this family.

Kiowa-Tanoan languages

  • Kiowa-Towa languages
    • Kiowa language: 1,092 speakers (1990 census)
    • Jemez (Towa) language: 1,301 speakers (1990 census)
  • Tewa-Tiwa languages
    • Tewa language: total of 1,298 speakers (1980 census)
      • Nambe language: 50 speakers
      • Pojoaque language: 25 speakers
      • San Ildefonso language: 349 speakers
      • San Juan language: 495 speakers
      • Santa Clara language: 207 speakers
      • Tesuque language: 172 speakers
    • Northern Tiwa language: 927 total speakers (1980 census)
      • Picuris language: 101 speakers (1990 census)
      • Taos language: 803 speakers (1980 census)
    • Southern Tiwa language: 1, 631 total speakers (1980 census)
      • Isleta language: 588 speakers (1980 census)
      • Sandia language: 43 speakers (1980 census)
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