Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan Peoples

People Cluster: Tibetan

Language: Jiarong - (jya)

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Primary Religion: Buddhism - Tibetan

Country: China

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Population: 58,500

Global Population: 58,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Southern Jiarong of China, numbering 58,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tibetan people cluster within the Tibetan Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in China. Their primary language is Jiarong. The primary religion practiced by the Southern Jiarong is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available