Sos Kundi in Papua New Guinea

The Sos Kundi have only been reported in Papua New Guinea
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Introduction / History

The Sos, commonly known as Sawas, are sub-group of the people who a speak a language similar to the Gepma Kundi and may be mistaken for them. Gepma means village and may mean the ground especially in the Duo (Tuo) language.


Where Are they Located?

The Timboli ring covers the villages of Timboli, Nindigum, Mangijangut, Chikinumbu, Kwanranguai and Kararau.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Sawas or Timboli people are inland Sepik river people who live by making sago flour and fishing. They are gardeners as well.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Sawas believe in Masalais and Sangumas.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Sos Kundi in Papua New Guinea.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Sos Kundi
People Name in Country Sos Kundi
Alternate Names Koiwat; Sawos
Population this Country 4,100
Population all Countries 4,100
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 14861
ROP3 Code 117284
ROP25 Code 307674
ROP25 Name Sos Kundi
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country East Sepik province: Angoram, Kwaliangua (center village), Saussia, Wosera Gawi district, and Yangoru villages.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country East Sepik province: Angoram, Kwaliangua (center village), Saussia, Wosera Gawi district, and Yangoru villages..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 12.00 %)
99.00 %
Ethnic Religions
1.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Sos Kundi (4,100 speakers)
Language Code sdk   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Sos Kundi (4,100 speakers)
Language Code sdk   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Sos Kundi

Primary Language:  Sos Kundi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2014)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
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Profile Source Anonymous 
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