Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Nakanai - (nak)

Alternate Name(s): Maututu

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Papua New Guinea

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Population: 43,500

Global Population: 43,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The West Nakanai of Papua New Guinea, numbering 43,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Papua New Guinea. Their primary language is Nakanai. The primary religion practiced by the West Nakanai 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