[Hokuryu Town and other municipalities] There are 744 municipalities nationwide at risk of disappearing, 117 of which are in Hokkaido. Meanwhile, Minamihoro Town in Sorachi Prefecture has the highest population growth rate. The key is to "develop a town that attracts the child-rearing generation." [Yahoo! JAPAN News] [Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation, HBC]

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The internet site Yahoo! JAPAN News has published an article by HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting titled "744 local governments across the country at risk of disappearing, 117 of which are in Hokkaido...On the other hand, Minamihoro Town in Sorachi has the highest population growth rate. The key is 'town development that attracts the child-rearing generation.'" (dated April 24th), which we would like to introduce to you.

The article states that the Population Strategy Council announced on Wednesday, April 24th that "municipalities where the number of women aged 20 to 39, the main generation for giving birth, falls to less than half in the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, are at risk of disappearing." It also states that "there are 744 municipalities nationwide. Approximately one-sixth of these, or 117, are municipalities in Hokkaido."

Hokuryu Town is counted among 117 municipalities at risk of disappearing.

[Yahoo! JAPAN News] [HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting]

[Population Strategy Council Publications] "Local Government Sustainability Analysis Report"

"Reiwa 6 Local Government Sustainability Analysis Report" (Complete Edition/PDF)

Japan's long-term population trends [Wikipedia]

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