Nimowa in Papua New Guinea

The Nimowa have only been reported in Papua New Guinea
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Nimoa people live on verdant islands off the southeastern end of Papua New Guinea. Surrounded by coral reefs, the mountainous islands are covered with lush tropical vegetation. Most of the islands are tiny, only a mile or two in length with Panatinane being the largest.

The people of the Nimoa (or Nimowa as it is also spelled) are subsistence farmers and fishermen. Some also grow cash crops such as copra (dried coconut meat) and vanilla. Many dive for sea cucumbers when they are in season. Some also rely on relatives who leave the islands to find work in Papua New Guinea. When they have cash, they will purchase items such as tea, sugar, rice, and canned meat to supplement their diet. In this culture, individuals trace their lineage or clan through their mothers. When someone dies, the people hold feasts over a period of several years to honor the person and his family. The Nimoa get along well with their neighbors, trading with one another, and even intermarrying.

Missionaries introduced Christianity to the region more than 100 years ago, and most of the people identify themselves as Christians. However, some of the people still practice traditional religion.

Misima is the dominant language among the islands. The Nimoa language is closely related and with a lot of travel between the islands, many of the Nimoa people are able to understand and speak Misima. A Misima New Testament is already available in print, audio and electronic formats. The Misima also have portions of six Old Testament books.


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Scripture Prayers for the Nimowa in Papua New Guinea.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Nimowa
People Name in Country Nimowa
Alternate Names Nimoa
Population this Country 2,200
Population all Countries 2,200
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 13400
ROP3 Code 107330
ROP25 Code 306097
ROP25 Name Nimowa
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Milne Bay province: Misima district, island group northwest of Sud-Est.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Milne Bay province: Misima district, island group northwest of Sud-Est..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 14.00 %)
95.00 %
Ethnic Religions
5.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Rifao
Language Code nmw   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Rifao
Language Code nmw   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Rifao

Primary Language:  Rifao

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1979-2016)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Rifao YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Rifao YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Download scripture in this language eBible.org
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Anonymous 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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