Afro-Mexican
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| Notable Afro Mexicans: Vicente Guerrero • José Maria Morelos • Melvin Brown • Giovani Dos Santos • Pío Pico • Kalimba |
| Total population |
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| 2 million ~1.8% of the Mexico population[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Costa Chica of Guerrero, Costa Chica of Oaxaca, and small communities in Veracruz |
| Languages |
| Religion |
| Christianity (Predominantly Roman Catholic, with a minority of Protestants, and African tribal religions) |
| Related ethnic groups |
| African people, Afro-Latin American, Afro-Brazilian and Mexican people |
Afro Mexican (Spanish: afromexicano) is a term used to identify Mexican people of African ancestry or African descended people with Mexican ancestry. African Mexicans, now largely assimilated in the general population, have historically been located in certain communities in Mexico. They are currently found, most notably, along two coastal areas of Guerrero and Oaxaca called Costa Chica, as well as in small parts of Veracruz, Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán.
The term Afro-Mexican, as used in this article refers specifically to black African ancestry. The term is not widely used in Mexico outside of academic circles. Normally Afro Mexicans are called "black" (in Spanish negro).
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