Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Solomons

Language: Cheke Holo - (mrn)

Alternate Name(s): Hograno, Melanesian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Solomon Islands

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Population: 20,000

Global Population: 20,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Maringe of Solomon Islands, numbering 20,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Solomons people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Solomon Islands. Their primary language is Cheke Holo. The primary religion practiced by the Maringe is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available