Population
Population of the province: 648 270 people (2009 ), in which:
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Dao ethnic women in Lao Cai. |
Density of the average population is 102 people per km2.
- Ethnicity: There are 25 ethnic groups living together harmony, in which ethnic minorities account for 64.09% of the provincial population. The Kinh account for 35.9%, accounting for 22.21% Mong, Tay 15.84%, 14.05% Dao, Giay 4.7%, the Nung 4.4%, other ethnic groups especially at the Phu La, San Chay, Ha Nhi, La Chi, ... The distribution of ethnic minorities, reside in area 9/9 districts of the province.
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