• PEOPLE NAME: NORTHERN JIARONG OF CHINA

Photo courtesy of Joshua Project.
Photo Source: Copyrighted ©️ 2025 Operation China, Asia Harvest Used with permission

Explore in Photos


PEID: 7214

ROP: 114119

Download Prayer Card

Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan Peoples

People Cluster: Tibetan

Language: Jiarong - (jya)

Alternate Name(s): Chabao, Northern, Jiarong

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Tibetan

Country: China

Also found in:

Population: 23,000

Global Population: 23,000


PEID: 7214

ROP: 114119

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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


Overview: The Northern Jiarong of China, numbering 23,000, 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 Northern 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