Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: South Himalayan

Language: Tamang, Eastern - (taj)

Alternate Name(s): Nishung, Murmi, Lama, Tamanglama

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Tibetan

Country: Bhutan

Also found in: India; Nepal

Population: 5,000

Global Population: 1,907,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Eastern Tamang of Bhutan, numbering 5,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South Himalayan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,907,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Tamang, Eastern. The primary religion practiced by the Eastern Tamang is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available