Nggem people
Gem | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 4,500 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Indonesia (Highland Papua) | |
| Languages | |
| Nggem, Papuan Malay, and Indonesian | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Dani, Lani, Nduga, Walak, Wano, Yali |
The Nggem people (Nggem: Gem) are an ethnic group of indigenous origin who inhabit the areas around Kobakma and Kelila in the Central Mamberamo Regency of Highland Papua, Indonesia. Their territory is bordered by the Taborta people to the north, the Lani people to the west, the Walak people to the south, and the Yali people to the east.
The Nggem speak the Nggem language, a language in the Baliem Valley language family. Most Nggem people are Christians, with the influence of ancestral beliefs still clearly present. Culturally, they are closely related to other ethnic groups in the La Pago traditional area, such as the Dani, Lani, Yali, Nduga, Walak, and others.