Kimki people (also known as the Sukubatong or Sukubatom) are an ethnic group that lives in Batom, Bintang Mountains Regency, Highland Papua.
History In the past, the Kimki people lived a nomadic lifestyle. In 1973, a missionary named Jack Hook introduced Christianity to the Kimki. The Kimki population was estimated at 350 in 1978.
Religion The Kimki people adhere to Protestantism, combined with elements of their traditional beliefs.
Language The Kimki people speak Kimki. In 2019, the Bible was translated into Kimki.
Livelihood Kimki people depend on hunting, harvesting sago, gardening, and collecting agarwood for their daily lives.
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