Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Yukpa - (yup)
Alternate Name(s): Yuco, Yupa, Northern Motilon, Carib Motilón, Yucpa, Yuko
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Venezuela
Also found in: Colombia; United States
Population: 9,300
Global Population: 14,250
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Yukpa of Venezuela, numbering 9,300, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 14,250 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Yukpa. The primary religion practiced by the Yukpa 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