Gayo in Indonesia

The Gayo have only been reported in Indonesia
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
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Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction

The Gayo of Indonesia live in the remote central highlands of Aceh Province on the island of Sumatra, an area difficult for Christians to enter. The Gayo do not have a written language. Folk tales and oral stories are passed down in the form of poetry. They are mostly Muslim, but their understanding and conviction are lacking. Most still believe in good and bad spirits and the power of holy men, both dead and alive.


Ministry Obstacles

The Gayo live among the strongly Muslim Aceh, making access especially difficult to outsiders. Sustained, focused prayer is needed.


Prayer Focus

Pray that the few Christians among the Gayo will feel God strengthening them in their commitment and service to him.
Because local understanding about health matters is very low, ask God to send Christian medical workers to help improve health conditions and encourage the people to take better care of themselves.
Ask God to give the Gayo a curiosity about Christ and a desire for true holiness.


Scripture Prayers for the Gayo in Indonesia.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Gayo
People Name in Country Gayo
Pronunciation GAH-yoh
Alternate Names Gajo
Population this Country 348,000
Population all Countries 348,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 7
PeopleID3 11837
ROP3 Code 103264
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Aceh Province, Central Aceh, East Aceh, Gayo Lues, and Southeast Aceh regencies. North Sumatra highland region near Mount Sembuang.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Aceh Province, Central Aceh, East Aceh, Gayo Lues, and Southeast Aceh regencies. North Sumatra highland region near Mount Sembuang..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Gayo in Indonesia
Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.01 %)
0.03 %
Ethnic Religions
5.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
94.97 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Gayo (348,000 speakers)
Language Code gay   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Gayo (348,000 speakers)
Language Code gay   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Gayo

Primary Language:  Gayo

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2020)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Gayo Jesus Film Project
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Photo Source Anonymous  Creative Commons 
Map Source Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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