Gamo in Ethiopia

The Gamo have only been reported in Ethiopia
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Gamo is the name of people and their land according to "Gamo Gofa Hiziboch Tarik". The name Gamo means "Lion" and the people are heroic and strong. The people are one of the main tribes of Ethiopia. Their primary means of subsistence is mixed agriculture. Secondarily, they practice weaving. The land of Gamo has the country's second highest mountain. The people are very connected to nature and have an advanced indigenous culture.


Where Are they Located?

They are located in the southwest part of the country which is part of the East African Rift Valley. The region contains two Rift Valley lakes and the Nech Sar national park, where the Gamo live.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most of the people live in the highland area and practice mixed agriculture. Weaving is important as well and they are known for this skill. The people are still poor because of subsistence agriculture and land degradation.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Previously they believed in nature like mountains, rivers and the like. But now Protestantism is dominant, followed by Orthodox Christianity. Nevertheless, they continue to follow some traditional beliefs.


What Are Their Needs?

There is a lack of education and road access to join the lowland Gamo region with the highland region. Most children lack sufficient food to survive.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Gamo in Ethiopia.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Gamo
People Name in Country Gamo
Alternate Names Gamo-Gofa-Dawro; Gemu
Population this Country 2,038,000
Population all Countries 2,038,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11814
ROP3 Code 103177
Country Ethiopia
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 32  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Gamo-Gofa zone..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Ethiopia
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 32  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Gamo-Gofa zone...   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 49.14 %)
85.00 %
Ethnic Religions
3.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
10.00 %
Non-Religious
2.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Gamo (2,038,000 speakers)
Language Code gmv   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Gamo (2,038,000 speakers)
Language Code gmv   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Gamo
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source Amanuel Getachew Mamo  
Profile Source Anonymous 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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