Awa-Kwaiker

Awá (Kwaiker)
Total population
	32,555
Regions with significant populations
Ecuador	6,000–8,000 (1987)
Colombia	3,000 (1987)
Languages
	Awapit language

The Awá, also known as the Kwaiker or Awa-Kwaiker, are an ancient indigenous people of Ecuador and Colombia. They primarily inhabit the provinces of Carchi and Sucumbios in northern Ecuador and southern Colombia, particularly the departments of Nariño and Putumayo. Their population is around 32,555.^[1] They speak a language called Awa Pit.

^ ^a ^b Saavedra, Luis Ángel (22 Jan 2009). "Awas unite to fend off threats". Latinamerica Press. Noticias Aliadas. Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
^ ^a ^b Chernela 173

[latin-1] Saavedra, Luis Ángel (22 Jan 2009). "Awas unite to fend off threats". Latinamerica Press. Noticias Aliadas. Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2012.

[c173-2] Chernela 173

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Total population

32,555^[1]
Regions with significant populations
Ecuador	6,000–8,000 (1987)
Colombia	3,000 (1987)^[2]
Languages
Awapit language^[2]