Tanzania Key
(United Republic of Tanzania)Bible-believing · Christ-centered · Evangelistic · Independent
E-mail Address: Ministry Address:
United States of AmericaPhone Number: aaa.845.9220
Peoples: Indigenous ethnic groups 160.
Bantu peoples 90.9%. Over 130. Largest:- Sukuma 5.00 Million;
- Haya 1.20 M;
- Gogo 1.00 M;
- Chagga 990,000;
- Nyamwezi 926,000;
- Makonde 900,000;
- Ha 800,000;
- Hehe 650,000;
- Nyakyusa 600,000;
- Bena 568,000;
- Nyaturu 556,000;
- Shambala 550,000;
- Ruguru 520,000;
- Asu 400,000;
- Mwera 400,000;
- Yao 400,000;
- Makua 360,000;
- Zigula 355,000;
- Langi 310,000.
Nilotic 4%. Eight groups. Largest:
- Maasai 430,000;
- Luo 223,000;
Cushitic 2.2%. Six peoples. Largest:
- Iraqw 365,000.
Khoisan 0.3%. Two groups.
- Sandawe 70,000;
- Kindiga 4,000. Related to San (Bushmen) of
South Africa.Sudanic 0.1%. Five groups.
Other 2.5%.
- Indian 250,000 (Gujarati);
- Arab 195,000;
- Eurafrican 80,000;
- European 70,000;
- Chinese.
Refugees:
- Burundi Hutu 180,000;
- Rwandans 25,000;
- also many Mozambicans.
- Swahili Official language.
- English KJV Official language.
Some material above adapted from Operation World