Nara奈良県
Tenkawa 天川村
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
1,179
2030
(Projection)
894
▼ -24.2%
2040
(Projection)
690
▼ -41.5%
2050
(Projection)
523
▼ -55.6%
Other municipalities in Nara (奈良県)
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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About Tenkawa
Overview
Tenkawa (天川村) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 1,179 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Tenkawa's population is expected to reach 894 by 2030 (-24.2%), 690 by 2040 (-41.5%), and 523 by 2050 (-55.6%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 50.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Tenkawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.