Saho people
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| Saho | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 217,000 |
| Regions with significant populations | Eritrea: 198,000 Ethiopia: |
| Language | Saho |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
The Saho are an ethnic group living largely in the Southern and Northern Red Sea regions of Eritrea, but some also live in adjacent parts of Ethiopia. They are predominantly Muslim. A few Christians, who are also known as the Irob, live in Ethiopia. Exact numbers of Saho are difficult to estimate, since there has been no census in Eritrea since its founding. Estimates range from a low of 4% to as much as 10% of Eritrea's population - from 120,000 to 320,000 people. They speak the Saho language.
They have a system of clans - 11 at present - which are in turn divided into kinship groups. Clan loyalty is an important factor in Saho politics.
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