Sos Kundi in Papua New Guinea
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The Sos, commonly known as Sawas, are sub-group of the people who a speak a language similar to the Gepma Kundi and may be mistaken for them. Gepma means village and may mean the ground especially in the Duo (Tuo) language.
The Timboli ring covers the villages of Timboli, Nindigum, Mangijangut, Chikinumbu, Kwanranguai and Kararau.
The Sawas or Timboli people are inland Sepik river people who live by making sago flour and fishing. They are gardeners as well.
The Sawas believe in Masalais and Sangumas.
* Scripture Prayers for the Sos Kundi in Papua New Guinea.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| People Name General | Sos Kundi |
| People Name in Country | Sos Kundi |
| Population this Country | 3,600 |
| Population all Countries | 3,600 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 5 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| Alternate Names | Koiwat; Sawos |
| People ID | 14861 |
| ROP3 Code | 117284 |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | ||
| Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
| Continent | Australia | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | East Sepik province: Angoram, Kwaliangua (center village), Saussia, Wosera Gawi district, and Yangoru 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 | East Sepik province: Angoram, Kwaliangua (center village), Saussia, Wosera Gawi district, and Yangoru villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Language | Sos Kundi (3,600 speakers) |
| Language Code | sdk Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Sos Kundi (3,600 speakers) |
| Language Code | sdk Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Sos Kundi |
Primary Language: Sos Kundi
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (2014) |
| Bible-New Testament | No |
| Bible-Complete | No |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
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| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
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| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| None reported |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Religion Subdivision: | Roman Catholic |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 12.00 %) |
99.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
1.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican |
0.0 %
|
| Independent |
0.0 %
|
| Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
| Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
| Protestant |
40.0 %
|
| Roman Catholic |
60.0 %
|
