Kwanyama, Oshiwambo in Namibia
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- Introduction / History
- Where are they located?
- What are their lives like?
- What are their beliefs?
- What are their needs?
- Prayer Items
Scripture Prayers for the Kwanyama, Oshiwambo in Namibia.
| People Name General | Kwanyama |
| People Name in Country | Kwanyama, Oshiwambo |
| Alternate Names | Ovambo |
| Population this Country | 708,000 |
| Population all Countries | 1,541,000 |
| Total Countries | 2 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 5 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 12914 |
| ROP3 Code | 105527 |
| ROP25 Code | 304485 |
| ROP25 Name | Kwanyama |
| Country | Namibia | ||
| Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | Oshikoto, Kunene, and Ohangwena regions; Kavango West, northeast Omusati, and eastern Oshana regions. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Namibia |
| Region | Africa, East and Southern |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
| Location in Country | Oshikoto, Kunene, and Ohangwena regions; Kavango West, northeast Omusati, and eastern Oshana regions.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 17.00 %) |
98.50 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
1.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.50 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Oshiwambo (708,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | kua Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Oshiwambo (708,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | kua Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Oshiwambo |
Primary Language: Oshiwambo
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1894-1960) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1927) |
| Bible-Complete | Yes (1974-2012) |
| YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
| Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Oshiwambo | Jesus Film Project |
| Film / Video | Walking with Jesus video | Jesus Film Project |
| Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
| General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
| General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
| General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
| Mobile App | Android Bible app: Oshiwambo | YouVersion Bibles |
| Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Oshiwambo | YouVersion Bibles |
| Photo Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
