Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa
People Cluster: Agau
Language: Xamtanga - (xan)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Ethiopia
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Population: 360,000
Global Population: 360,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Xamir of Ethiopia, numbering 360,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Agau people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Ethiopia. Their primary language is Xamtanga. The primary religion practiced by the Xamir is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available