Jamul Indian Village
federally recognized tribe of Kumeyaay people
The Jamul Indian Village of California is a federally recognized tribe of Kumeyaay Indians, who are sometimes known as Mission Indians.
Reservation
The Jamul Indian Village is a federal reservation, located 10 miles (16 km) southeast of El Cajon, in southeastern San Diego County, California. It was established in 1912. It is six acres (24,000 m2) in size. No one lives on the reservation although 20 members lived there in the 1970s. The last population recorded by the United States Census Bureau was in 2000.
Demographics
2020 census
Language
The traditional language of the Jamul Indian Village and their larger tribal group, the Kumeyaay, is from the Tipai language grouping. The influence of the Spanish Mission system on the retention of the Jamul Indian Village's native tongue can be observed as there are only a small amount of less than 100 tribal members who retain their native language. The Jamul Indian Village as well uses English in modern times as a primary language for communication.
Government
The Jamul Indian Village is headquartered in Jamul, California.
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