Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Aceh of Sumatra
Language: Batak Karo - (btx)
Alternate Name(s): Pesisir Singkil, Aceh Sub-Cluster
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Indonesia
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Population: 74,500
Global Population: 74,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Singkil of Indonesia, numbering 74,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Aceh of Sumatra people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Indonesia. Their primary language is Batak Karo. The primary religion practiced by the Singkil is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
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