Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan Peoples

People Cluster: Tibetan

Language: Lhowa - (loy)

Alternate Name(s): Lo Montang, Mustangi, Loba, Lowa, Lo Ke, Lopa, Loyu, Lo Montang

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Tibetan

Country: Nepal

Also found in:

Population: 37,000

Global Population: 37,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Loba of Nepal, numbering 37,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tibetan people cluster within the Tibetan Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nepal. Their primary language is Lhowa. The primary religion practiced by the Loba is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available