The La Chi people live in the Hà Giang and Lào Cai provinces of northeastern Vietnam. Their population is 15,126 people (2019). They speak the Lachi language, which is part of the Tai–Kadai language group.
Population
The Lachi people mainly live in Bản Phùng, Bản Díu và Bản Máy communes of Ha Giang province and some other localities in Lao Cao province. Some Lachi reside in China (in Maguan County, Yunnan) but are designated as Zhuang people by the government. Around 1,600 Lachi live in China according to a 2000 estimate. ==Names==
Names
Lachi groups call themselves by various names, including the following (Hoang 2012:13). • Cù Tè • Ý Pi • Ý Tó • Ý Poong • Ý Mia Other groups call the Lachi (Hoang 2012:13): • Black Thổ • Mán La Chí • Xá == References ==