The Gogodala is a people group found in several villages in the Middle Fly District of Papua New Guinea. Because of the the swampy nature of the region, the tribe uses brightly colored dugout canoes to get around. The canoe is a very important part of their life and their origin story.
The Gogodala raise pigs. Fishing and hunting are an important part of their subsitence. Sago is an important part of their diet. This starchy substance comes from the inside of some palms.
They live in homes made with palm branches. Thatched roofs are used, but metal roofing is beginning to replace these.
The gospel came to the Gogodala years ago, but it was received as an addition to their animistic belief system.
Pray the Gogodala will be kept safe from mosquito and waterborne diseases.
Pray the tribe will understand that salvation through Jesus is the only way to God and the only way they need.
Scripture Prayers for the Gogodala in Papua New Guinea.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Gogodala |
People Name in Country | Gogodala |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 31,000 |
Population all Countries | 31,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11918 |
ROP3 Code | 103416 |
ROP25 Code | 302738 |
ROP25 Name | Gogodala |
Country | Papua New Guinea | ||
Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
Continent | Australia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Western province: Fly River north bank, Aramia river. 301 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 | Western province: Fly River north bank, Aramia river. 301 villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 13.00 %) |
95.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
5.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Gogodala (31,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ggw Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Gogodala (31,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ggw Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Gogodala |
Primary Language: Gogodala
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1942-1988) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1981-2013) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Gogodala | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Gogodala | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Nomad Tales - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |