• PEOPLE NAME: PADHOLA OF UGANDA

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PEID: 15130

ROP: 107737

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Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Nilotic

Language: Jopadhola - (adh)

Alternate Name(s): Japadhola

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Uganda

Also found in: Kenya

Population: 654,000

Global Population: 711,500


PEID: 15130

ROP: 107737

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity


Overview: The Padhola of Uganda, numbering 654,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 711,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Jopadhola. The primary religion practiced by the Padhola is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.


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