Biritai in Indonesia
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They are primarily hunters in their homeland on the flat lakes plains. At an altitude of 500 meters above sea level the Biritai people can best be accessed by airplane into the airstrip at Biri. They migrated from what is now the Kaiy language area because of a flood some time ago. The Biritai folks are descendents of the Usai, Kusai, and Matemtai clans. Intermarriage is common among the Welemo, Papasena, Eri, Iri, War and Biritai peoples.
The people eat sago, bananas, and fish. House walls are made from palm bark and poles, while the roofs are thatched. Malaria, elephantitis, and tropical ulcers are common diseases. The Biritai people have no gospel cassettes, film, or videos in their language.
The Biritai are sometimes known as the Ati, Aliki, or Biri people. Some prefer to be called Obogwi-Tai. The Biritai language is part of the East Tarike language family.
* Scripture Prayers for the Biritai in Indonesia.
| Profile Source: GMI Papua |
| Expanded PDF Profile |
| People Name General | Biritai |
| People Name in Country | Biritai |
| Population this Country | 400 |
| Population all Countries | 400 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 3 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| Alternate Names | |
| People ID | 10871 |
| ROP3 Code | 101481 |
| Country | Indonesia | ||
| Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
| Continent | Asia | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 47 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Papua Province, Puncakjaya district, Biri village. North of mid-Rouffaer river. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Indonesia |
| Region | Asia, Southeast |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 47 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Papua Province, Puncakjaya district, Biri village. North of mid-Rouffaer river.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Language | Biritai (400 speakers) |
| Language Code | bqq Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Biritai (400 speakers) |
| Language Code | bqq Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Biritai |
Primary Language: Biritai
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| None reported |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Religion Subdivision: | Protestant |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
64.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
36.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican |
0.0 %
|
| Independent |
10.0 %
|
| Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
| Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
| Protestant |
75.0 %
|
| Roman Catholic |
15.0 %
|
