Mangalore is another significant region on the west coast which has a huge Christian population.
On occasions it has provided physical protection to the Christian population.
There is also a Christian population, many of whom live with Jewish communities.
It is especially a message to our Christian population in what was the occupied zone.
Those in the lower missions continued to move into the general Christian population and would largely lose their tribal identity.
Some sources estimate the Christian population between three and five percent.
Their presence there points to the city having an active Christian population at the beginning of this century.
It is a mixed neighborhood, with a large Christian population.
Sources vary about the current Christian population in the city, ranging around 25%.
The island is also home to a considerable Christian population of the village.