The Piapung people are located in Mikang Local Government Area (L.G.A) of Plateau state, in Nigeria. They say their ancestors migrated from Tehl, Tal, Chip (Miship), Koenoem, and Jukun groups, and settled in Piapung. They are estimated to be about 16,500.
The Piapung live in 39 villages. They are blessed with many rivers, but that means it is difficult to travel through the communities, particularly during rainy season. The absence of bridges across the rivers makes the condition more disturbing.
The title of their traditional chief is called 'Long Mapai '. One of their major cultural festival is known as 'dek' (Piapung Day). On the eve of the festival, men are expected to go for hunting in preparation for the celebration. People dance and masquerades in their traditional attire are displayed.
The people also display their local dishes (gwai nami). They also invite their neighbouring communities whom they recognize as their relations. This celebration is also used to raise funds for the community.
They are subsistence farmers. They grow millet, guinea corn, corn and maize. They also hunt and trade.
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People Name General | Payung |
People Name in Country | Payung |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 3,600 |
Population all Countries | 3,600 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14491 |
ROP3 Code | 108211 |
Country | Nigeria | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Plateau state: Shendam LGA. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Nigeria |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Plateau state: Shendam LGA.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 8.00 %) |
25.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
65.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
10.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Piapung (3,600 speakers) |
Language Code | pcw Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Piapung (3,600 speakers) |
Language Code | pcw Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Piapung |
Primary Language: Piapung
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |