Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Tanzania
Language: Matumbi - (mgw)
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Primary Religion: Islam
Country: Tanzania
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Population: 283,000
Global Population: 283,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Matumbi of Tanzania, numbering 283,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Tanzania people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Tanzania. Their primary language is Matumbi. The primary religion practiced by the Matumbi is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available