Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Quechua

Language: South Bolivian Quechua - (quh)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Chile

Also found in: Argentina

Population: 3,800

Global Population: 10,900

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Colla of Chile, numbering 3,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Quechua people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 10,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is South Bolivian Quechua. The primary religion practiced by the Colla 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: Not Available