The Nyangia community are a tribe in North-eastern Uganda. They live on the slopes of Nyangea Mountains, west of Kidepo Valley National Park, along the Ugandan border with South Sudan. The Nyangia are also called Nyang'i, Nyangea or Nyangiya and historically they are part of the Nilotic ethnic group largely found in Karenga Districtt in Karamoja.[3][4]
Nyang'i | |
|---|---|
 A mountain range in Karamoja, Uganda | |
| Total population | |
| 9,634[1] (2014, census) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Uganda | |
| Uganda | 9,634[2] |
| Languages | |
| Nyang'i | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional beliefs | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Nilotic peoples, Maasai people | |
The Nyangia are known for their traditional farming practices and cultural attire similar to that of the Maasai. | |
Language
editThe people in Nyangia community speak a language known as the "Nyangiya" or "Nyang'i".[3] It is nearly extinct, with only one remaining semi-speaker.
Location
editNyangia community are a tribe found in Karenge District and along the slopes of Nyangea Mountains parallel to Uganda's boarders with South Sudan. Its found at Latitude 3.7292° N, and Longitude 33.7071° E[5]
History
editThe Nyangia tribe are among the Five Indigenous Minority Groups in Karamoja Sub-Region. A census conducted in 2014 buy Uganda National Bureau of Statistics indicates that 9,634 Nyangia people existed in the Karamoja Sub-Region. Majority of the Nyangia people live in Karenga District.[6]
Culture
editNyangia tribe are predominantly farmers and they grow crops like maize, sorghum, millet, vegetables, beans among others. Traditionally, the Nyangia tribe emulates a dress code related to the Maasai people which involves wearing beads for the women and Maasai Shuka for the men. The Nyangia people are great hunters and gather wild fruits as well as hunting animals for food.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "A publication that documents the Nyangia oral history, culture and traditions launched » crossculturalfoundation.or.ug". crossculturalfoundation.or.ug. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "A publication that documents the Nyangia oral history, culture and traditions launched » crossculturalfoundation.or.ug". crossculturalfoundation.or.ug. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ a b c "AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Nyangia people". www.101lasttribes.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Ugandan tribes face extinction". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Karenga Latitude and Longitude". www.distancesto.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "A publication that documents the Nyangia oral history, culture and traditions launched » crossculturalfoundation.or.ug". crossculturalfoundation.or.ug. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-31.