Istmo Zapoteco in Mexico

The Istmo Zapoteco have only been reported in Mexico
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Introduction / History

The Zapotec of the Isthmus are one of the largest indigenous peoples living in Mexico. They live in many small villages located in the Isthmus region of southeast Oaxaca. They are one of the original four indigenous groups the Bible League began working in. The Zapotec living in the northeast, central and southern regions of Oaxaca speak over 50 different dialects.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The traditional dress that the Zapotecs wear depends on the region of Oaxaca they are from. They include variations of solid primary colors made from natural tints. Women wear blouses tied with ribbons and long skirts. The Zapotecs of the Isthmus are considered rebellious and trouble makers by the government. The political system is affected by conflicting issues between opposing political groups.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Zapotecs of the Isthmus are strongly rooted in Catholicism. They are dedicated to their many celebrations honoring the different saints that they recognize. They also believe in witchcraft and the occult. A small but growing number are evangelical Christian.


What Are Their Needs?

Homosexuality, effeminacy and transvestism are accepted norms for a segment of the society. Many openly practicing homosexuals have been selected by the people to hold positions of authority.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Zapotec of the Isthmus Christians that have been trained. Pray that they would be brave in presenting the Gospel in their own communities.
Pray that the Zapotec would turn from homosexuality by the power of God.
Pray that the Zapotec of the Isthmus will by touched by the Holy Spirit when they hear the salvation message.


Scripture Prayers for the Zapoteco, Istmo in Mexico.


Profile Source:   Bethany World Prayer Center / GAAPNet  

People Name General Zapoteco, Istmo
People Name in Country Zapoteco, Istmo
Natural Name Istmo Zapoteco
Pronunciation EEST-moh sah-poh-TEH-koh
Alternate Names Isthmus Zapotec; Zapotec, Isthmus
Population this Country 131,000
Population all Countries 131,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 12269
ROP3 Code 104092
ROP25 Code 309091
ROP25 Name Zapotec
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 Oaxaca state: Juchitán and Tehuantepec.   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 Oaxaca state: Juchitán and Tehuantepec..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 7.40 %)
97.00 %
Ethnic Religions
3.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Zapotec, Isthmus
Language Code zai   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Spanish
Primary Language Zapotec, Isthmus
Language Code zai   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Spanish
People Groups Speaking Zapotec, Isthmus
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Profile Source Bethany World Prayer Center / GAAPNet 
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