Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: Tonga (Tonga Islands) - (ton)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism
Country: Tonga
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Population: 1,800
Global Population: 1,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Niuatoputapu of Tonga, numbering 1,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Tonga. Their primary language is Tonga (Tonga Islands). The primary religion practiced by the Niuatoputapu is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available