Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: New Guinea
Language: Folopa - (ppo)
Alternate Name(s): Polopa, Foraba
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant
Country: Papua New Guinea
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Population: 9,100
Global Population: 9,100
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Podopa of Papua New Guinea, numbering 9,100, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Papua New Guinea. Their primary language is Folopa. The primary religion practiced by the Podopa is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available