Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest

Language: Batanga - (bnm)

Alternate Name(s): Noku, Noho, Puku, Banoho

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Equatorial Guinea

Also found in: Cameroon

Population: 27,000

Global Population: 46,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Batanga of Equatorial Guinea, numbering 27,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 46,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Batanga. The primary religion practiced by the Batanga is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available