• PEOPLE NAME: KAIWA OF ARGENTINA

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PEID: 17345

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

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Argentina

Also found in: Brazil; Paraguay

Population: 750

Global Population: 61,750


PEID: 17345

ROP: 104432

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical


Overview: The Kaiwa of Argentina, numbering 750, 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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