Photo Source:
Lon&Queta - Flickr
This group of people is losing it's culture and language. Most people under 40 do not speak Popoloca although some understand it. They do still practice their native trade of making and selling clay pots.
Scripture Prayers for the Popoloca, Mezontla in Mexico.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| People Name General | Popoloca, Mezontla |
| People Name in Country | Popoloca, Mezontla |
| Natural Name | Mezontla Popoloca |
| Pronunciation | may-SOHNT-lah poo-DAY-peh-chah |
| Alternate Names | Del Sur Metzontla; Popoloca; Popoloca, Southern; Southern Popoloca |
| Population this Country | 2,800 |
| Population all Countries | 2,800 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 4 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| PeopleID3 | 15058 |
| ROP3 Code | 109506 |
| Country | Mexico | ||
| Region | America, Latin | ||
| Continent | North America | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 37 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Puebla state: southwest of Tehuacan city, 1 town; Oaxaca state: border area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Mexico |
| Region | America, Latin |
| Continent | North America |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 37 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Puebla state: southwest of Tehuacan city, 1 town; Oaxaca state: border area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 2.50 %) |
96.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
2.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
2.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Popoloca, Mezontla (2,800 speakers) |
| Language Code | pbe Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Popoloca, Mezontla (2,800 speakers) |
| Language Code | pbe Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Popoloca, Mezontla |
Primary Language: Popoloca, Mezontla
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
| Photo Source | Lon&Queta - Flickr Creative Commons |
| Map Source | Anonymous |
| Profile Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
