People
Who they are
The Santiago Lapaguía Zapotec are an Indigenous people originally from the mountains of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. Heirs to one of Mesoamerica’s oldest civilizations, they keep their distinct language variety alive and preserve rich community traditions. Life in their mountain villages is shaped by family farming, cooperative work, and deep respect for the history of their ancestors.
Where they live
1
Country
8K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Mexico Partially reached
|
100%
|
7.600 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Lapaguía-Guivini Zapotec
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)85%
Evangelicals5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo acesso contínuo e compreensível às Escrituras na variante zapoteca de Lapaguía.
Pelo fortalecimento e discipulado dos cristãos evangélicos presentes nas aldeias serranas.
Por melhorias nas condições de saúde, educação e oportunidades para as famílias camponesas.
Pelo testemunho fiel de igrejas locais que comuniquem a graça do evangelho na língua do coração.
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