Maklew in Indonesia

The Maklew have only been reported in Indonesia
This people group’s population is unknown or estimated to be extremely small. This people group may have assimilated into larger surrounding groups and may no longer be recognizable as a distinct group. To ensure every people group is represented, Joshua Project includes unknown and very small population people groups until on-site research determines they do not exist. More info at Small People Group Policy.
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Main Language
Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

It is estimated that less than half of the Maklew speakers have understood the gospel but there are some Catholic churches in the area.

They primarily live by fishing and farming in their swampy lowlands. With their land at an altitude of less than 100 meters above sea level, the Maklew people can best be accessed by 4WD vehicle or motorcyle using the road from Merauke to Welbuti.

The people eat sago, vegetables, and fish. The Maklew people have no gospel cassettes, films, or videos in their language.

The Maklew are sometimes known as the Makleu people. They prefer to be called Maklew. The Maklew have regular contact with the Kimaama people and the Marind people. Within the family, Maklew is regularly used but Indonesian is used at church and school.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Maklew in Indonesia.


Profile Source:   GMI Papua  

People Name General Maklew
People Name in Country Maklew
Alternate Names
Population this Country 200
Population all Countries 200
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 13425
ROP3 Code 106094
ROP25 Code 304985
ROP25 Name Maklew
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Papua Province, Merauke regency, south coast area, east of Dolak island and Marianne strait, north of Bulaka river.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Papua Province, Merauke regency, south coast area, east of Dolak island and Marianne strait, north of Bulaka river..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 4.00 %)
65.00 %
Ethnic Religions
35.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Maklew (200 speakers)
Language Code mgf   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Maklew (200 speakers)
Language Code mgf   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Maklew

Primary Language:  Maklew

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Needed

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source GMI Papua 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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