Jinping Miao, Yao, and Dai Autonomous County
| Jinping County | |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Province | Yunnan |
| Prefecture | Honghe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,677 km2 (1,420 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 320,000 |
| • Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 661500 |
| Area code(s) | 0873 |
| Website | http://www.jinping.gov.cn/ |
Jinping Miao, Yao, and Dai Autonomous County (金平苗族瑶族傣族自治县; pinyin: Jīnpíng miáozú yáozú dǎizú Zìzhìxiàn) is located in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. Jinping is home to the Red-headed Yao (红头瑶族) minority group who wear a pointed red hat on their heads after they get married.
The Jinping County Almanac (1994:113-132) lists the following ethnic groups.
An alternate list gives the following ethnic minorities and subgroups. Locations are from the Jinping County Ethnic Gazetteer (2013:89, 101)
The Lahu of Jinping County reside in the following villages (Jinping County Ethnic Gazetteer 2013:127). Village names are from 1985.
The Gezou 格邹, a Hani subgroup, are found in the following villages of Jinping County (note: Hani village name followed by Chinese name).
Miao on market day in Laomeng village
Yao on market day in Laomeng village
A Tai Dam lady in Laomeng village
Hani ladies eating ice cream in Laomeng village during market day
Coordinates: 22°45′30″N 103°09′50″E / 22.75833°N 103.16389°E
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