Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: North American Peoples

People Cluster: North American Indigenous

Language: Spanish - (spa)

Alternate Name(s): Upper Piman, Nebome, Oodham, Nevome, O’othham, Tohono, O’odham, Papago-Pima, Nebome; Nevome; O’odham; O’othham; Papago-Pima; Upper Piman

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Mexico

Also found in: United States

Population: 450

Global Population: 25,450

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Tohono O'odham of Mexico, numbering 450, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the North American Indigenous people cluster within the North American Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 25,450 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Spanish. The primary religion practiced by the Tohono O'odham is folk Catholicism, characterized by local expressions of faith that combine Catholic traditions with local animistic rituals, resulting in syncretized forms of Catholicism that diverge from official church doctrine and practice.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available