Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Sudanic

Language: Mbandja - (zmz)

Alternate Name(s): Mbanja, Mbandja, Mbanza

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Central African Republic

Also found in: Congo (Brazzaville); Congo (Kinshasa)

Population: 2,200

Global Population: 691,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Mbandza of Central African Republic, numbering 2,200, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 691,700 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Mbandja. The primary religion practiced by the Mbandza is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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