People
Who they are
The West Ocotlán Zapotec live in the central valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico, and are heirs to one of the oldest Mesoamerican civilizations. Deeply connected to farming and a rich tradition of craftsmanship, they preserve their own variety of the Zapotec language and a strong sense of communal cooperation, keeping alive ancestral customs that define their identity across generations.
Where they live
2
Countries
25K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Mexico Partially reached
|
92.1%
|
22.000 |
United States Partially reached
|
7.9%
|
1.900 |
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.
Ocotlán Zapotec
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)96%
Evangelicals3%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo crescimento do discipulado e entendimento bíblico entre os cristãos das comunidades zapotecas.
Para que o Novo Testamento e os recursos em áudio já disponíveis na variante de Ocotlán alcancem mais lares e corações.
Pelo testemunho de amor e unidade das igrejas locais em meio às tradições da região.
Pelo desenvolvimento social e oportunidades para as novas gerações de famílias zapotecas.
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