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Konkomba in Ghana

Konkomba

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Population [2] Language Religion % Christian % Evangl Online NT Jesus Film Progress
1,111,000 Konkomba Ethnic Religions 33.00 % 8.00 %   

Konkomba in Ghana

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Introduction / History
The Konkomba homeland is on the northeast border area around Guerin, Yendi district and into Togo. The homeland area covers about 6,300 square kilometers of the plain of the Oti River, which is a large area of Savannah. They are farmers and many Konkomba are migrant farmers who have spread out into other areas of Ghana. The Konkomba are said to have originated from the Yendi area, but were driven north and south to their present locations by the Dagomba. The Dagomba had horses and were stronger so this was easily accomplished. This is said to have happened between the early 1400s and early 1500s.

Christianity was first introduced to the Konkomba by the Assemblies of God in about 1931. The Catholics came in 1960 and since then other churches have been planted in the area. Islam appears to have no attraction for the Konkomba, primarily it is thought as it is identified with their traditional enemies, the Dagomba. The Konkomba are friendly towards Christianity but the church has made little impact outside the area of Saboba. The early census showed that of the 378 districts over 300 have no Christian witness.

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Country: Ghana
Continent: Africa
Region: Africa, West and Central
10/40 Window: No
Location in Country:Northern region: east border area, Guerin, Yendi district; north central, many scattered groups.
(Source: Ethnologue 2016)
   
 
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People Name in Country: Konkomba
People Name General: Konkomba
Alternate People Names:
BikpakpaamBikpakpain
BikpakpamKpankpamba
ROP3 Code: 101435
Joshua Project People ID: 10842
Indigenous: Yes
Population in Country: 1,111,000
Population all Countries: 1,226,000
Least-Reached: No
   
 
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan Peoples
People Cluster: Gur
People Name General: Konkomba
Ethnic Code: NAB56a
Ethnic Relationships: Affinity Bloc -> People Cluster -> Peoples Ethnicity Tree
   
 
Language
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Primary Language: Konkomba (1,111,000 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): xon    Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages: 1
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religions:
Buddhism0.00 % 
Christianity33.00 %(Evangelical: 8.00 %)
Ethnic Religions55.00 % 
Hinduism0.00 % 
Islam12.00 % 
Non-Religious0.00 % 
Other / Small0.00 % 
Unknown0.00 % 
Christianity Segments:
Anglican0.00 %
Independent0.00 %
Protestant0.00 %
Orthodox0.00 %
Other Christian0.00 %
Roman Catholic0.00 %
 
(Evangelicals distributed across Christianity segments)
   
 
Progress Indicators [5]
Progress Scale[6]   Evangelicals have a modest presence.
Least-Reached: No
GSEC Status:Level 4   Greater than or equal to 2% Evangelical
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: 1969
New Testament:
1997Audio
Complete Bible: 1997-2014
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
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Ministry Resources [7]
Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
Audio RecordingsAudio Bible teaching
Audio RecordingsDAVAR Partners recording, Old Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Film / VideoGod's Story video
Film / VideoJesus Film: view in Konkomba
Film / VideoLUMO film of Gospels
Film / VideoWalking with Jesus video
Film / VideoWorld Christian Videos
GeneralBible for Children
GeneralGospel resources links
Mobile AppDownload audio Bible app as APK file
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Mobile AppDownload audio Bible app from Google Pla ...
Text / Printed MatterBible: Konkomba
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Text / Printed MatterJesus Messiah comic book
Text / Printed MatterLiteracy primer for Konkomba
Text / Printed MatterTopical Scripture booklets and Bible stu ...
 
 
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Konkomba in Ghana

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