Maklew in Indonesia
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It is estimated that less than half of the Maklew speakers have understood the gospel but there are some Catholic churches in the area.
They primarily live by fishing and farming in their swampy lowlands. With their land at an altitude of less than 100 meters above sea level, the Maklew people can best be accessed by 4WD vehicle or motorcyle using the road from Merauke to Welbuti.
The people eat sago, vegetables, and fish. The Maklew people have no gospel cassettes, films, or videos in their language.
The Maklew are sometimes known as the Makleu people. They prefer to be called Maklew. The Maklew have regular contact with the Kimaama people and the Marind people. Within the family, Maklew is regularly used but Indonesian is used at church and school.
Scripture Prayers for the Maklew in Indonesia.
| Profile Source: GMI Papua |
| Expanded PDF Profile |
| People Name General | Maklew |
| People Name in Country | Maklew |
| Population this Country | 200 |
| Population all Countries | 200 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 4 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| Alternate Names | |
| People ID | 13425 |
| ROP3 Code | 106094 |
| Country | Indonesia | ||
| Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
| Continent | Asia | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 28 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Papua Province, Merauke regency, south coast area, east of Dolak island and Marianne strait, north of Bulaka river. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Indonesia |
| Region | Asia, Southeast |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 28 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Papua Province, Merauke regency, south coast area, east of Dolak island and Marianne strait, north of Bulaka river.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Language | Maklew (200 speakers) |
| Language Code | mgf Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Maklew (200 speakers) |
| Language Code | mgf Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Maklew |
Primary Language: Maklew
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Religion Subdivision: | Protestant |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 4.00 %) |
65.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
35.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican |
0.0 %
|
| Independent |
0.0 %
|
| Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
| Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
| Protestant |
100.0 %
|
| Roman Catholic |
0.0 %
|
