Abstract: Based on the methods and standard of the anthropology, 332 adults of Heiyi Zhuang nationality (166 males, 166 females) living in Napo county in Guangxi were observed and measured. 17 items of observations and 33 measurements were made.The physical characters of Heiyi Zhuang people were summarized. On the basis of the “Rm” and “D” value of Heiyi Zhuang nationality and some other nationalities, the Heiyi Zhuang is closer to the Shui in Guizhou and Yi, Dong in Guagnxi, whereas it is remotely related to the Kazaks in Xinjiang.

Key words: Somatoscopy; Anthropometry; Heiyi Zhuang nationality