Bilen people
The Bilen (also variously transcribed as Blin, and also formerly known as the Bogo, Bogos or Northern Agaw) are a Cushitic ethnic group in Eritrea. They are primarily concentrated in central Eritrea, in and around the city of Keren and further south toward Asmara, the nation's capital. They are split into two sub-tribes; Bet Tarqe, Bet Tawqe which are split into further clans known as Hissat. The Tawke has six whereas the Tarke has five which each are divided into smaller kinship groups.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 121,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Eritrea | |
| Languages | |
| Bilen | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly: Islam Minority: Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church and Roman Catholic | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Agaw peoples, especially Xamirs |
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