Ethnic Groups in Gannan, 2000 Census
| Nationality | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tibetan | 329,278 | 51.44% |
| Han | 267,260 | 41.75% |
| Hui | 41,163 | 6.43% |
| Tu | 939 | 0.15% |
| Dongxiang | 258 | 0.04% |
| Manchu | 257 | 0.04% |
| Salar | 222 | 0.03% |
| Mongols | 215 | 0.03% |
| Others | 514 | 0.09% |
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