Kerinci people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 300.000 (1996) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| Kerinci,Indonesia,Malay,Minangkabau | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Malay,Minangkabau |
Kerinci people(Kerinci:Uhang Kincai,Malay:KerinciorKerinchi,Minangkabau:Urang Karinci,Jawi:كرينچي) are anAustronesianethnic group native toJambi provincespecifically in the regencies ofKerinci,Merangin,Bungoand the city ofSungai Penuh.Besides Jambi, Kerinci communities can also be found in neighbouringWest Sumatra.In the 19th century, some Kerincis migrated to theMalay Peninsulaand today its descendants can be found in several states on the west coast of PeninsularMalaysia.[1]The traditional area of the Kerincis covers an area of around 4,200 km² and with a population of 300,000 people. TopographicallyKerinci Regencyowns hilly terrain in a row of theBukit Barisan Rangewith the highest peak ofMount Kerinci.[1]
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