Mezontla Popoloca in Mexico
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Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
This group of people is losing it's culture and language. Most people under 40 do not speak Popoloca although some understand it. They do still practice their native trade of making and selling clay pots.
* Scripture Prayers for the Popoloca, Mezontla in Mexico.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| Expanded PDF Profile |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2007-05-08 |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2008-05-02 |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2015-05-26 |
| People Name General | Popoloca, Mezontla |
| People Name in Country | Popoloca, Mezontla |
| Pronunciation | poh-poh-LOH-kah, may-SOHNT-lah |
| Natural Name | Mezontla Popoloca |
| Natural Pronunciation | may-SOHNT-lah poo-DAY-peh-chah |
| Population this Country | 2,800 |
| Population all Countries | 2,800 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 4 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| Alternate Names | Del Sur Metzontla; Popoloca; Popoloca, Southern; Southern Popoloca |
| People ID | 15058 |
| ROP3 Code | 109506 |
| Country | Mexico | ||
| Region | America, Latin | ||
| Continent | North America | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | Puebla state: southwest of Tehuacan city, 1 town; Oaxaca state: border area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Mexico |
| Region | America, Latin |
| Continent | North America |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
| Location in Country | Puebla state: southwest of Tehuacan city, 1 town; Oaxaca state: border area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Language | Popoloca, Mezontla (2,800 speakers) |
| Language Code | pbe Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Popoloca, Mezontla (2,800 speakers) |
| Language Code | pbe Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Popoloca, Mezontla |
Primary Language: Popoloca, Mezontla
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| None reported |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Religion Subdivision: | Roman Catholic |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 2.50 %) |
96.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
2.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
2.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican |
0.0 %
|
| Independent |
0.0 %
|
| Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
| Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
| Protestant |
0.0 %
|
| Roman Catholic |
100.0 %
|
