Wakayama和歌山県
Hirogawa 広川町
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Hirogawa, Wakayama, Japan has a population of 6,094 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,839 by 2030 and 3,941 by 2050 (a decrease of about 41.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.7% in 2020 to 50.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
6,094
2030
(Projection)
5,839
▼ -13.9%
2040
(Projection)
4,876
▼ -28.1%
2050
(Projection)
3,941
▼ -41.9%
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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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Hirogawa 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 | 9,178 | ▲ +35.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 9,003 | ▲ +32.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 8,809 | ▲ +29.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 8,735 | ▲ +28.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 8,361 | ▲ +23.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 8,071 | ▲ +19.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 7,714 | ▲ +13.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 7,224 | ▲ +6.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 6,781 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 6,094 | ▼ -10.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 5,839 | ▼ -13.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 5,357 | ▼ -21.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,876 | ▼ -28.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,389 | ▼ -35.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,941 | ▼ -41.9% | Projection |
About Hirogawa
Overview
Hirogawa (広川町) is a municipality in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of 6,094 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hirogawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hirogawa's population is expected to reach 5,839 by 2030 (-13.9%), 4,876 by 2040 (-28.1%), and 3,941 by 2050 (-41.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Hirogawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Hirogawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #657 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #546 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1525 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Wakayama
Earnings in Wakayama (和歌山県): Average salary in Wakayama (和歌山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure