Rerau speakers live in Astrolabe Bay, about fifty kilometers (thirty miles) south of Madang Town, the provincial capital. Older generations speak their traditional language, but many young people prefer to use Tok Pisin. Thank God that the scriptures are available in Tok Pisin.
The Rerau people have some access to medical and other services in Madang Town. During the dry season, it takes about four hours to travel to Madang Town by road on a PMV (public motor vehicle). They can earn cash by selling food crops, betelnut, coconut, and livestock.
A high percentage of the Rerau people are Christian. Among them is a good sized Evangelical community.
Their roads are often cut by flooding during the wet season.
Pray that those who don't understand the Tok Pisin scriptures will be aided by those who do.
Pray for harmony and respect across generations.
Pray for their health and material needs.
Scripture Prayers for the Rerau in Papua New Guinea.
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Rerau |
People Name in Country | Rerau |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 1,200 |
Population all Countries | 1,200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14547 |
ROP3 Code | 108360 |
ROP25 Code | 306999 |
ROP25 Name | Rerau |
Country | Papua New Guinea | ||
Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
Continent | Australia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Madang province. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Region | Australia and Pacific |
Continent | Australia |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Madang province.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 18.00 %) |
91.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
9.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Rerau (1,200 speakers) |
Language Code | rea Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Rerau (1,200 speakers) |
Language Code | rea Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Rerau |
Primary Language: Rerau
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |