• PEOPLE NAME: NORTHERN BARASANO OF BRAZIL

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PEID: 17034

ROP: 107435

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Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Waimaha - (bao)

Alternate Name(s): Bará, Pokanga, Hanera, Bará-Tukano, Waimaha, Pakang, Pokangá-Tapuya, Barasano do Norte, Waimaha, Waimaja

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Brazil

Also found in: Colombia

Population: 50

Global Population: 150


PEID: 17034

ROP: 107435

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity


Overview: The Northern Barasano of Brazil, numbering 50, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 150 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Waimaha. The primary religion practiced by the Northern Barasano is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.


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