Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

The prefecture spans 83,201 square kilometers across mountainous regions, containing thirteen counties and featuring diverse ecological zones from forests to high plateaus.

The region transformed into an autonomous prefecture in 1952, recognizing the traditional territories of Tibetan and Qiang peoples in northwestern Sichuan.

The area maintains 37 Buddhist monasteries and religious centers, including Kirti Gompa from 1472, which currently houses 2,500 monks of the Gelugpa tradition.

Two airports, Hongyuan and Jiuzhai Huanglong, serve the prefecture, while a railway connection between Chengdu and Lanzhou is under construction.

The prefecture contains the sources of both the Min River and Dadu River systems, which support the regional agriculture and water resources.

Location: Sichuan

Inception: 1950

Capital city: Barkam

Website: http://abazhou.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 31.90100,102.22055

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:29