Lindrou, Nyindrou in Papua New Guinea

The Lindrou, Nyindrou have only been reported in Papua New Guinea
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Nyindrouin Lindrou of Papua New Guinea live along rugged coastal and inland areas where clans have maintained identity through oral histories and customary leadership. Their heritage reflects deep ties to land, sea, and kinship networks that pre?date colonial contact and continue to shape community life. The Nyindrouin Lindrou speaks the Nyindrou language.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Daily life revolves around gardening, fishing, and raising children within extended family groups where respect for elders guides decisions. Celebrations blend yam harvest feasts with song and dance, and meals typically include root crops, greens, coconut, and fish harvested from nearby rivers and reefs.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Traditional spiritual concepts acknowledge ancestral spirits and the unseen world alongside introduced Christian forms that vary by village. Many integrate customary rituals with church attendance, valuing both community cohesion and spiritual protection (see PNG Culture & Tourism).



What Are Their Needs.

Access to consistent discipleship and Scripture in heart languages will deepen understanding of Jesus as Savior and Lord. Improved health care, clean water sources, and opportunities for youth education and discipleship will strengthen families and reduce vulnerability to disease and hardship.



Prayer Items.

Pray for Nyindrouin Lindrou believers to grow in faith and be equipped for gospel witness in neighboring communities.

Pray for wisdom and provision for community leaders as they address health, education, and spiritual openness.

Pray for the faithful translation and wide distribution of the scriptures, evangelism resources, and discipleship materials in the Nyindrou language.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully and lovingly in every one of their churches.


What Are Their Needs?

Lindrou of Papua New Guinea (PGID: PG010139) - PeopleGroups.org

PNG Culture & Traditions: Modern Heritage | PNG50

Nyindrou - Digital Bible Society

Nyindrou language - Wikipedia


Prayer Items

Scripture Prayers for the Lindrou, Nyindrou in Papua New Guinea.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Lindrou
People Name in Country Lindrou, Nyindrou
Alternate Names Nyindrou
Population this Country 10,000
Population all Countries 10,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 13066
ROP3 Code 105781
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Manus province: Manus island west coast. 10 villages.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Manus province: Manus island west coast. 10 villages..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
95.00 %
Ethnic Religions
5.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Nyindrou (10,000 speakers)
Language Code lid   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Nyindrou (10,000 speakers)
Language Code lid   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Nyindrou
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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