Sumo People
The Mayangna (also known as Sumu or Sumo) are a people who live on the eastern coasts of Nicaragua and Honduras, an area commonly known as the Mosquito Coast. Their preferred autonym is Mayangna, as the name "Sumo" is a deragatory name historically used by the Miskito people. Their culture is closer to that of the indigenous peoples of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia than the Mesoamerican cultures to their north. The Mayangna inhabited much of the Mosquito Coast in the 16th century. Since then, they have become more marginalized following the emergence of the Miskito as a regional power.
| The road through the RAAN, Nicaragua, where there majority of the Mayangna live |
| Total population |
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| 10,000 |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Nicaragua Honduras |
| Languages |
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Panamahka, Twahka, Ulwa, Spanish, Miskito |
| Religion |
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Christianity |
| Related ethnic groups |
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Cacaopera Indians, Matagalpan Indians, Miskito, Garifuna |
Read more about Sumo People: Distribution, Mayangna Language, See Also
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