Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mon-Khmer

Language: Samtao - (stu)

Alternate Name(s): Samtuan, Con, Lao Soung (Highland), Kiorr

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Laos

Also found in: Myanmar

Population: 3,400

Global Population: 14,400

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: No Evangelicals, Churches or Resources

Overview: The Samtao of Laos, numbering 3,400, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 14,400 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Samtao. The primary religion practiced by the Samtao is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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