Demographics
As of 2000, the prefecture's population was 847,468 inhabitants at a density of 10.19 per km²:
| Ethnic group | Population | Proportion of total |
|---|---|---|
| Tibetan | 455,238 | 53.72% |
| Han | 209,270 | 24.69% |
| Qiang | 154,905 | 18.28% |
| Hui | 26,353 | 3.11% |
| Manchu | 373 | 0.04% |
| Miao | 266 | 0.03% |
| Yi | 205 | 0.02% |
| Mongols | 202 | 0.02% |
| Tujia | 182 | 0.02% |
| Bai | 101 | 0.01% |
| Zhuang | 95 | 0.01% |
| others | 278 | 0.03% |
Read more about this topic: Ngawa Tibetan And Qiang Autonomous Prefecture