Nara奈良県
Sangou 三郷町
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Sangou, Nara, Japan has a population of 22,314 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 22,276 by 2030 and 19,159 by 2050 (a decrease of about 17.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.5% in 2020 to 40.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
22,314
2030
(Projection)
22,276
▼ -4.1%
2040
(Projection)
20,801
▼ -10.4%
2050
(Projection)
19,159
▼ -17.5%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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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Sangou 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 | 17,949 | ▼ -22.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 21,606 | ▼ -6.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 23,123 | ▼ -0.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 24,161 | ▲ +4.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 23,977 | ▲ +3.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 23,062 | ▼ -0.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 23,440 | ▲ +1.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 23,571 | ▲ +1.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 23,219 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 22,314 | ▼ -3.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 22,276 | ▼ -4.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 21,573 | ▼ -7.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 20,801 | ▼ -10.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 19,959 | ▼ -14.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 19,159 | ▼ -17.5% | Projection |
About Sangou
Overview
Sangou (三郷町) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 22,314 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Sangou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sangou's population is expected to reach 22,276 by 2030 (-4.1%), 20,801 by 2040 (-10.4%), and 19,159 by 2050 (-17.5%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Sangou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Sangou's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1421 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1198 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1032 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nara
Earnings in Nara (奈良県): Average salary in Nara (奈良県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure