| Total population | |
|---|---|
| Total: 200 (2017 est.) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Tibet | |
| Languages | |
| Tibetan, Chinese | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Gurung (Kerongee Lama), Tamang |
The Daman people (Chinese: 达曼人) was one of the unrecognized ethnic groups in China and now officially classified as Tibetans. They are descendants of Nepalese centuries ago. Previously stateless, they were granted Chinese citizenship in 2003.[1] Located around 30 kilometers away from the China-Nepal border in Gyirong County of Shigatse Prefecture, the Daman New Village, with a total population of 197, is the only settlement of the Daman people in China.[2]
- ^ Woebom, Tenzin (2014-12-23). ""Eastern Gypsies": Damans in Tibet". Vtibet. Archived from the original on 2017-11-04. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
- ^ "New life of Daman people". China Tibet Online. 2014-12-31. Archived from the original on 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2017-08-23.