The San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj people live in southern Mexico and Guatemala. Ixtatán comes from a Nahuatl word for salt because they are associated with the production of salt.
Their local water supply is briny, but they have managed to use it to produce salt. Their diet is heavy on tortillas which they eat three times a day. Homes might be made of concrete blocks, but they are more likely to be adobe, clay or wood. Their homes, and the women’s clothing, are brightly colored. There are many schools in their region, so the literacy rate is high.
The San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj people can be Roman Catholic, Evangelical or they might practice their ancient Mayan religious rites.
They don’t have potable water in their homes so they must depend on wells, streams and springs for their fresh water source. They need a better fresh water source.
Pray for the San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj people to have their water needs met. May they find a sustainable way to filter the water.
Pray for their churches to focus on Jesus Christ and him crucified.
May there be San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj disciples who make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Chuj, San Mateo Ixtatan in Guatemala.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Chuj, San Mateo Ixtatan |
People Name in Country | Chuj, San Mateo Ixtatan |
Natural Name | San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj |
Pronunciation | sahn mah-TAY-oh eeks-tah-TAHN chew |
Alternate Names | Chuj, Ixtlan, Oaxaca; Chuuj; San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj |
Population this Country | 46,000 |
Population all Countries | 50,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14707 |
ROP3 Code | 108618 |
ROP25 Code | 301782 |
ROP25 Name | Chuj |
Country | Guatemala | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Huehuetenango department: central western Coatán river area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Guatemala |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Huehuetenango department: central western Coatán river area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 8.00 %) |
90.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Chuj (46,000 speakers) |
Language Code | cac Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Ixtatan |
Dialect Code | 2095 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Chuj (46,000 speakers) |
Language Code | cac Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Ixtatan |
Dialect Code | 2095 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Chuj |
Primary Language: Chuj
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1956-1994) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1999) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1999-2007) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |