Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Kaili-Tomini of Sulawesi

Language: Balaesang - (bls)

Alternate Name(s): Kaili Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Indonesia

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Population: 6,300

Global Population: 6,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Balaesan of Indonesia, numbering 6,300, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Kaili-Tomini of Sulawesi people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Indonesia. Their primary language is Balaesang. The primary religion practiced by the Balaesan 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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