Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: South American Indigenous

Language: Yukpa - (yup)

Alternate Name(s): Yuco, Yupa, Northern Motilon, Carib Motilón, Yucpa, Yuko

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Venezuela

Also found in: Colombia; United States

Population: 9,100

Global Population: 14,150

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Yukpa of Venezuela, numbering 9,100, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin American and Caribbean Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 14,150 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Yukpa. The primary religion practiced by the Yukpa is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available