Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Other Central American Indigenous
Language: Mayangna - (yan)
Alternate Name(s): Sumu, Tawahka
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Honduras
Also found in: Nicaragua
Population: 2,600
Global Population: 12,400
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Mayangna of Honduras, numbering 2,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Central American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 12,400 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Mayangna. The primary religion practiced by the Mayangna is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available