Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: South Marquesan - (mqm)

Alternate Name(s): Polynesian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: French Polynesia

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Population: 3,900

Global Population: 3,900

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The South Marquesan of French Polynesia, numbering 3,900, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in French Polynesia. Their primary language is South Marquesan. The primary religion practiced by the South Marquesan is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available