Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Filipino, Muslim
Language: Mapun - (sjm)
Alternate Name(s): Kagayan Bajau, Muslim Unreached Philippino Sub-cluster
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Philippines
Also found in: Malaysia
Population: 48,500
Global Population: 55,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Jama Mapun of Philippines, numbering 48,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Filipino, Muslim people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 55,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Mapun. The primary religion practiced by the Jama Mapun is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available