Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is an autonomous prefecture of Eastern Qinghai, China, bordering Gansu to the east. The prefecture has an area of 17,921 km2 and its seat is in Tongren County.

Demographics

According to the 2000 census, Huangnan has 214,642 inhabitants with a population density of 11.98 inhabitants/km2 (31.03 inhabitants/sq. mi.).

Ethnic groups in Huangnan, 2000 census

Climate

Subdivisions

The prefecture is subdivided into 4 county-level divisions: 1 county-level city, 2 counties and 1 autonomous county:

Rongwo Monastery

Huangnan is home to Rongwo Monastery, a Gelug monastery initially established in 1341 in Amdo on the Rongwo River.