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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 165,381 (2010) [1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Central Sulawesi, Indonesia | |
| Languages | |
| Banggai | |
| Religion | |
| Islam (predominantly) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Seasea • Saluan • Balantak |
Banggai people is an ethnic group inhabited almost whole part of Banggai Islands Regency, Banggai Sea Regency, and parts of Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Ancestors of the Banggai originating from Banggai Sea region which historically part of Kingdom of Banggai and also from Banggai Islands. The Banggai divided into two subgroups, the Seasea people who live in mountainous area and the Banggai people who live in the coastal area.
The Banggai have similarities in language, culture and tradition to Saluan people and Balantak people which inhabited Banggai Regency. Almost all of the Banggai is Muslim. The Banggai's profession traditionally farmer, fisherman, government officials, and others. [2]
