Nyenpa people live in central Bhutan. They inhabit the western half of the Trongsa District, as well as areas of south-east Wangdue Phodrang District. Linguist George van Driem has given a detailed description of where the Nyenpa language, called Nyenkha, is spoken: 'Nyenkha is spoken primarily on the eastern slopes of the Black Mountains overlooking the Mangdechu River. On the west bank of the Mangdechu, the language is spoken as far north as the village of Simphu and as far south as the village of Kala across the river from Zhamgang. Nyenkha is also spoken in several villages to the east of the Mangdechu between Trongsa and Zhamgang, including Taktse, Usa and Trashidingkha. Nyenkha is also spoken on the western slopes of the Black Mountains in the villages of Phobjikha, Rid 'ang and D 'angchu and in surrounding hamlets of Wangdue Phodrang District. '
The ethnic name of this group, Nyenpa, or 'people of Nyen ', is probably derived from the term Ngenlung, or 'ancient region '. This is the name the Tibetan sage Kunkhen Longchen Ramjam used to refer to west central Bhutan in the 14th century. The name of their language, Nyenkha, literally means 'ancient language '.
Most likely they herd livestock and grow grain like the other peoples around them.
Tibetan Buddhism has had a spiritual stronghold on the area for more than 1,000 years. All the Nyenpa people are Tibetan Buddhists.
The Nyenpa people have no chance to hear that only Jesus Christ saves us from sin.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead the Nyenpa people to seek, find and embrace the King of kings.
Pray for loving and dedicated workers to go to them.
Pray for the Lord to open the door for gospel witness.
Pray for a movement to Christ among the Nyenpa people.
Scripture Prayers for the Nyenpa in Bhutan.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Nyenpa |
People Name in Country | Nyenpa |
Alternate Names | Chutobikha; Henkha; Lap; Mangdebikha; Mangsdekha; Nyenkha; न्यनपा |
Population this Country | 13,000 |
Population all Countries | 13,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 19270 |
ROP3 Code | 115326 |
ROP25 Code | 306241 |
ROP25 Name | Nyenpa |
Country | Bhutan | |||
Region | Asia, South | |||
Continent | Asia | |||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||
Persecution Rank | 40 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||
Location in Country | They inhabit the western half of the Trongsa District, as well as areas of south-east Wangdue Phodrang District. Source: Peoples of the Buddhist World, 2004 | |||
Total States on file | 3 | |||
Largest States |
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Country | Bhutan |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 40 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | They inhabit the western half of the Trongsa District, as well as areas of south-east Wangdue Phodrang District.. Source: Peoples of the Buddhist World, 2004 |
Total States | 3 |
Central 7,700 | |
Southern 5,000 | |
Western 50 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
100.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest Bhutan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Nyenkha (13,000 speakers) |
Language Code | neh Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Nyenkha (13,000 speakers) |
Language Code | neh Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Nyenkha |
Primary Language: Nyenkha
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Peoples of the Buddhist World, Asia Harvest All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |