Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Maya
Language: Jakalteko - (jac)
Alternate Name(s): Eastern Jacalteco, Jacalteco, Western Jacalteco
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Guatemala
Also found in: Mexico; United States
Population: 57,500
Global Population: 77,700
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Popti of Guatemala, numbering 57,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Maya people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 77,700 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Jakalteko. The primary religion practiced by the Popti is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available