Aghu in Indonesia

The Aghu have only been reported in Indonesia
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Aghu are sometimes known as the Djair or Dyair people. They prefer to be called Dyair or Awyu.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Aghu primarily live by fishing, gathering sago, hunting, and logging eaglewood in the swampy lowlands of their area. With their land at an altitude of less than 100 meters above sea level the Aghu people can best be accessed by boat. Most villages are


What Are Their Beliefs?

Nearly three-fourths of the Aghus identify as Christian. There is also a strong Evangelical presence.


What Are Their Needs?

There is not much for infrastructure in the area, but there are some generators and a community satellite TV. The people get their drinking water straight from the river, wells, or rains. Malaria, cholera, and dysentery are common but there really aren't


Prayer Items

Pray for the Holy Spirit to overwhelm Aghu families and churches with God's presence.
Pray that soon they will join the worldwide effort to spread the fragrance of Christ near and far.
Pray for Aghus to be trained in discipleship and share that


Scripture Prayers for the Aghu in Indonesia.


References

GMI Papua


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Aghu
People Name in Country Aghu
Alternate Names Awyu; Djair; Dyair
Population this Country 5,100
Population all Countries 5,100
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 10176
ROP3 Code 100111
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Papua Province, Boven Digoel regency, Jair subdistrict, interior south coast area. Between Mapi and Digul rivers west of Tanamerah town.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Papua Province, Boven Digoel regency, Jair subdistrict, interior south coast area. Between Mapi and Digul rivers west of Tanamerah town..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
70.00 %
Ethnic Religions
30.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Aghu (5,100 speakers)
Language Code ahh   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Aghu (5,100 speakers)
Language Code ahh   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Aghu

Primary Language:  Aghu

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Photo Source GMI Papua 
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.