Mayo people
Indigenous group in Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Maya peoples.
The Mayo or Yoreme are an Indigenous group in Mexico, living in the northern states of southern Sonora, northern Sinaloa and small settlements in Durango.[1]
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Total population | |
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40,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Mexico | 40,000 |
Languages | |
Mayo, Spanish | |
Religion | |
traditional religion, Roman Catholicism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Yaqui |
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Mayo people originally lived near the Mayo River and Fuerte River valleys.[1] The Mayo sustain themselves mainly by agriculture and fishing, but also create artwork and crafts.