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Romani people in Chile

Population: 15,000–20,000[1]

Romani people in Chile
Roma children in Antofagasta
Total population
≈ 15,000–20,000[1]
Regions with significant populations
Arica y Parinacota Region, Coquimbo Region
Languages
Chilean Spanish and Vlax Romani language
Religion
Roman Catholicism and Protestantism


The Romani people in Chile, generally known by the exonym gitanos (Spanish pronunciation: [xiˈtanos])

History[edit]

Demographics[edit]

There are a large number of Roma people or Gypsies in the Arica y Parinacota Region, originated from Eastern Europe in the late 19th century.[2]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Hazel Marsh. "The Roma Gypsies of Latin America". www.latinolife.co.uk. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  2. ^ http://www.memoriachilena.gob.cl/602/articles-123219_recurso_2.pdf [bare URL PDF]

Category:Ethnic groups in Chile Category:Romani by country|Chile Category:Romani in South America Category:Immigration to Chile