Akita秋田県
Hachirougata 八郎潟町
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Hachirougata, Akita, Japan has a population of 4,951 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,474 by 2030 and 2,548 by 2050 (a decrease of about 54.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 44.4% in 2020 to 61.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
4,951
2030
(Projection)
4,474
▼ -19.9%
2040
(Projection)
3,463
▼ -38.0%
2050
(Projection)
2,548
▼ -54.4%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Hachirougata 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 | 8,228 | ▲ +47.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 8,239 | ▲ +47.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 8,152 | ▲ +46.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 7,768 | ▲ +39.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 7,533 | ▲ +34.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 7,093 | ▲ +27.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 6,623 | ▲ +18.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 6,080 | ▲ +8.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 5,583 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,951 | ▼ -11.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 4,474 | ▼ -19.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 3,956 | ▼ -29.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 3,463 | ▼ -38.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 2,992 | ▼ -46.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 2,548 | ▼ -54.4% | Projection |
About Hachirougata
Overview
Hachirougata (八郎潟町) is a municipality in Akita, Japan, with a population of 4,951 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hachirougata
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hachirougata's population is expected to reach 4,474 by 2030 (-19.9%), 3,463 by 2040 (-38.0%), and 2,548 by 2050 (-54.4%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Hachirougata
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 61.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Hachirougata is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #187 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #70 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1599 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Akita
Earnings in Akita (秋田県): Average salary in Akita (秋田県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure