Gorontalo people

Gorontalo people, also known as Gorontalese are a native ethnic group and the most populous ethnicity in the northern part of Sulawesi. The Gorontalo people have traditionally been concentrated in the provinces of Gorontalo, North Sulawesi, and the northern part of Central Sulawesi.

Gorontalo People
"Tawu Lo Hulontalo" or "Gorontalese"
Photo of the "Pemangku Adat" or Gorontalo Sultanate Officials
Total population
1,251,494 (2010 Census)
Regions with significant populations
 Indonesia:
 Gorontalo925,626
 North Sulawesi187,163
 Central Sulawesi105,151
Languages
Native
Gorontalo
Also
Indonesian
Religion
Predominantly Islam
Related ethnic groups
  • Minahasan
  • Mongondow
  • Sangirese
  • Talaud

The Gorontalo people are predominantly Muslim. Their native language is the Gorontalo language.

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