Mongondow
Mongondow refers to an indigenous ethnic group native to North Sulawesi, Indonesia. They are most closely associated with the Bolaang Mongondow region along the northern coast and adjacent uplands, but communities identified as Mongondow are present in other parts of North Sulawesi and in urban centers elsewhere in Indonesia.
Language: The Mongondow language, an Austronesian language, is spoken by Mongondow communities. Most speakers are bilingual
Society and culture: Traditional social organization has relied on adat (customary law) and clan or village
Economy and demographics: Economies are based on agriculture (rice, root crops, coconuts) and fishing, with some
History: The Mongondow region has long participated in regional trade networks across the Sulawesi Sea and