Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: Aztec

Language: Spanish - (spa)

Alternate Name(s): Nahuatl, Zacatlán-Ahuacatlán-Tepetzintla, North Puebla Aztec, Northern Puebla Nahuatl, Náhuatl del Norte de Puebla, North Puebla Aztec, Náhuatl del Norte de Puebla; North Puebla Aztec; Nahuatl

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Mexico

Also found in: United States

Population: 179,000

Global Population: 197,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Northern Puebla Nahuatl of Mexico, numbering 179,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Aztec people cluster within the Latin American and Caribbean Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 197,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Spanish. The primary religion practiced by the Northern Puebla Nahuatl is folk Catholicism, characterized by local expressions of faith that combine Catholic traditions with local animistic rituals, resulting in syncretized forms of Catholicism that diverge from official church doctrine and practice.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available