• PEOPLE NAME: KAIWA OF BRAZIL

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PEID: 16925

ROP: 104432

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Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: Guarani

Language: Kaiwá - (kgk)

Alternate Name(s): Kayová, Tembekuá, Kaiwá, Avá (Autonym), Caiua, Kaiova, Caiwá, Caiwa, Caingua, Kayová, Avá (SELF), Cayua, Teüi, Caiuá, Kayova

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Brazil

Also found in: Argentina; Paraguay

Population: 33,000

Global Population: 61,750


PEID: 16925

ROP: 104432

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical


Overview: The Kaiwa of Brazil, numbering 33,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Guarani people cluster within the Latin American and Caribbean Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 61,750 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Kaiwá. The primary religion practiced by the Kaiwa is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.


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