Afro-Peruvian
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| Notable African Peruvians: María Elena Moyano and St. Martin de Porres |
| Total population |
|---|
| 1,875,427 [1] 4-5% of total population |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Nazca, Ica |
| Languages |
| Religion |
| Christianity (Predominantly Roman Catholic, with a minority of Protestants, Islam, and African tribal religions) |
| Related ethnic groups |
Afro Peruvians are citizens of Peru descended from African and Malagasy slaves who were brought to the New World with the arrival of the conquistadors towards the end of the slave trade.
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