Tiriyó people
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Two Tiriyó Indians | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (~2000 (in 2005)) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
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South America (Brazil, Suriname) | |
| Languages | |
| Tiriyó language | |
| Religion | |
| traditional, Christian (Catholic in Brazil, Protestant in Surinam) |
The Tiriyó (also known as Trio) usually call themselves tarëno, etymologically 'people from here, local people'. They are approximately 2,000 (in 2005) and live in several major villages and a number of minor villages in the border zone between Brazil and Suriname. They speak the Tiriyó language, a member of the Cariban language family.
About 30% are Christians, while 70% follow indigenous religions.[1]
Communities
Brazil
- Western Paru River
- Tawainen (or Missão Tiriós)
- Kaikui Tëpu (or Pedra da Onça)
- Santo Antônio
- Kuxaré
- Yaawa
- Eastern Paru River
- Mataware
Suriname
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Coordinates: 1°50′00″N 54°00′00″W / 1.8333°N 54.0000°W
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