Manggarai people

This article is about an ethnic group in Indonesia. For the indigenous Australian people, see Mangarayi.
Manggarai people
Ata Manggarai
A Manggarai family.
Total population
725,000
Regions with significant populations
Indonesia (East Nusa Tenggara; Flores Island)
Languages
Manggarai, Indonesian, Kupang Malay
Religion
Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic) – 90%, Sunni Islam – 10%
Related ethnic groups
Komodo • Ngada • Riung • Rajong • Rembong • Rongga

The Manggarai are an ethnic group found in western Flores in the East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. Manggarai people are spread across three regencies in the province, namely the West Manggarai, Manggarai, and East Manggarai. In addition, Manggarai people can also be found near the border with Ngada Regency, as well as migrating to Bima Regency.

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