Miyagi宮城県
Taiwa 大和町
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Taiwa, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 28,237 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 28,856 by 2030 and 26,953 by 2050 (a decrease of about 6.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.7% in 2020 to 31.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
28,237
2030
(Projection)
28,856
▲ +0.2%
2040
(Projection)
28,283
▼ -1.7%
2050
(Projection)
26,953
▼ -6.4%
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Data Sources
- Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (e-Stat)（https://www.e-stat.go.jp/）
- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Taiwa Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 18,662 | ▼ -35.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 18,768 | ▼ -34.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 18,814 | ▼ -34.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 22,856 | ▼ -20.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 24,410 | ▼ -15.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 24,509 | ▼ -14.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 24,894 | ▼ -13.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 28,244 | ▼ -1.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 28,786 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 28,237 | ▼ -1.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 28,856 | ▲ +0.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 28,631 | ▼ -0.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 28,283 | ▼ -1.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 27,731 | ▼ -3.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 26,953 | ▼ -6.4% | Projection |
About Taiwa
Overview
Taiwa (大和町) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 28,237 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Taiwa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Taiwa's population is expected to reach 28,856 by 2030 (+0.2%), 28,283 by 2040 (-1.7%), and 26,953 by 2050 (-6.4%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Taiwa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 22.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 31.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Taiwa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1682 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1775 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #940 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyagi
Earnings in Miyagi (宮城県): Average salary in Miyagi (宮城県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure