• PEOPLE NAME: KAIWA OF ARGENTINA

Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

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-Caribbean Americans 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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