The Ngalop or Ngalong have their origins in Tibet and migrated to Bhutan in the 800 's. They are at the forefront in politics and culture in Bhutan particularly in the capital Thimpu and northern and western Bhutan. The Ngalog speak Dzongkha which is the main Bhutanese language and is spoken by the government and in schools.
The Ngalog eat red rice, potatoes and barley. Their houses are built of timber, stone, bricks and clay. Most of the government and the monarchy are Ngalog. The Ngalog have built monasteries that are used as government offices.
Tibetan Buddhism is their main religion. A smaller number of them follow the Bon religion which is based on shamanism.
The Ngalong people need the chance to hear and respond to the eternal gospel.
Pray for the Ngalong people to have access to gospel materials.
Pray for them to have the spiritual hunger it takes to seek, find and embrace Jesus.
Pray for gospel workers to go to them.
Scripture Prayers for the Ngalong in Bhutan.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Ngalong |
People Name in Country | Ngalong |
Alternate Names | Ngalop; ंगलोंग |
Population this Country | 90,000 |
Population all Countries | 90,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 20712 |
ROP3 Code | 101373 |
ROP25 Code | 306018 |
ROP25 Name | Ngalung |
Country | Bhutan | |||
Region | Asia, South | |||
Continent | Asia | |||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||
Persecution Rank | 36 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||
Total States on file | 2 | |||
Largest States |
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Country | Bhutan |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 36 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 2 |
Western 67,000 | |
Central 23,000 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
100.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest Bhutan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Dzongkha (90,000 speakers) |
Language Code | dzo Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Dzongkha (90,000 speakers) |
Language Code | dzo Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Dzongkha |
Primary Language: Dzongkha
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1970) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2000-2007) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2009-2010) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Galen Frysinger |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |