Kanagawa神奈川県
Chuuou 相模原市中央区
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Chuuou, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 273,651 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 269,065 by 2030 and 246,611 by 2050 (a decrease of about 9.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 25.0% to 37.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
273,651
2030
(Projection)
269,065
▼ -1.7%
2040
(Projection)
259,025
▼ -5.3%
2050
(Projection)
246,611
▼ -9.9%
Other municipalities in Kanagawa (神奈川県)
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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Chuuou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 273,651 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 272,076 | ▼ -0.6% | Projection |
| 2030 | 269,065 | ▼ -1.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 264,712 | ▼ -3.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 259,025 | ▼ -5.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 252,735 | ▼ -7.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 246,611 | ▼ -9.9% | Projection |
About Chuuou
Overview
Chuuou (相模原市中央区) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 273,651 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Chuuou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Chuuou's population is expected to reach 269,065 by 2030 (-1.7%), 259,025 by 2040 (-5.3%), and 246,611 by 2050 (-9.9%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Chuuou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 25.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Chuuou's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1622 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1444 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #104 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa