Kapingamarangi in Micronesia, Federated States

The Kapingamarangi have only been reported in Micronesia, Federated States
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Kapingamarangi is the name of an atoll in Micronesia, a people, and the language they speak. Though it was fought over by various European powers starting in the 1500s, it was mostly controlled by Spain.


What Are Their Lives Like?

There is a shortage of food and potable water in the Kapingamarangi atoll. The European Union has a project to help the local people get these basic needs met.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kapingamarangis are Christian. They are either Roman Catholic or Protestant.


What Are Their Needs?

They need to find ways to develop their economy and produce new jobs. As it stands, they need to import many things that are essential in the 21st century.


Prayer Items

Pray for the Holy Spirit to do what only he can do: revive and strengthen Kapingamarangi families and churches.
Pray for the Lord to anoint Kapingamarangis to find new ways to earn a living.
Pray for the Lord to bless their families and marriages with abundant love and respect.


Scripture Prayers for the Kapingamarangi in Micronesia, Federated States.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapingamarangi


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kapingamarangi
People Name in Country Kapingamarangi
Alternate Names
Population this Country 2,600
Population all Countries 2,600
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 12514
ROP3 Code 104615
Country Micronesia, Federated States
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Oceania
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Pohnpei state: Caroline Islands; Kapingamarangi and Pohnpei islands.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Micronesia, Federated States
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Oceania
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Pohnpei state: Caroline Islands; Kapingamarangi and Pohnpei islands..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
93.00 %
Ethnic Religions
2.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
3.00 %
Other / Small
2.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kapingamarangi (2,600 speakers)
Language Code kpg   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kapingamarangi (2,600 speakers)
Language Code kpg   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kapingamarangi
Photo Source Anonymous 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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