The San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj people live in southern Mexico and Guatemala. Ixtatán comes from a Nahuatl word for salt because they are associated with the production of salt.
Their local water supply is briny, but they have managed to use it to produce salt. Their diet is heavy on tortillas which they eat three times a day. Homes might be made of concrete blocks, but they are more likely to be adobe, clay or wood. Their homes, and the women’s clothing, are brightly colored. There are many schools in their region, so the literacy rate is high.
The San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj people can be Roman Catholic, Evangelical or they might practice their ancient Mayan religious rites.
They don’t have potable water in their homes so they must depend on wells, streams and springs for their fresh water source. They need a better fresh water source.
Pray for the San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj people to have their water needs met. May they find a sustainable way to filter the water.
Pray for their churches to focus on Jesus Christ and him crucified and risen.
May there be San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj disciples who make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Chuj, San Mateo Ixtatan in Mexico.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Chuj, San Mateo Ixtatan |
People Name in Country | Chuj, San Mateo Ixtatan |
Natural Name | San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj |
Pronunciation | sahn mah-TAY-oh eeks-tah-TAHN chew |
Alternate Names | Chuj, Ixtlan, Oaxaca; Chuuj; San Mateo Ixtatan Chuj |
Population this Country | 2,800 |
Population all Countries | 49,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14707 |
ROP3 Code | 108618 |
ROP25 Code | 301782 |
ROP25 Name | Chuj |
Country | Mexico | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 38 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Chiapas state: Trinitaria municipality, Cuauhtémoc and Tziscau villages; Campeche and Quintana Roo states. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Mexico |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 38 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Chiapas state: Trinitaria municipality, Cuauhtémoc and Tziscau villages; Campeche and Quintana Roo states.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.42 %) |
95.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
2.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
3.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Chuj (2,800 speakers) |
Language Code | cac Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Ixtatan |
Dialect Code | 2095 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Chuj (2,800 speakers) |
Language Code | cac Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Ixtatan |
Dialect Code | 2095 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Chuj |
Primary Language: Chuj
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1956-1994) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1999) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1999-2007) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
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 |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Chuj | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Chuj | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |