Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Filipino, Central

Language: Chavacano - (cbk)

Alternate Name(s): Chabakano, Sabah Tribal - Filipino

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Malaysia

Also found in: Philippines

Population: 1,000

Global Population: 797,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Chavacano of Malaysia, numbering 1,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Filipino, Central people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 797,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Chavacano. The primary religion practiced by the Chavacano is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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