Significant Population Decline in Cities Following 2024 Noto Earthquake

Ishikawa Prefecture reported a 10% decline in populations of Wajima and Suzu due to the 2024 Noto earthquake. Wajima lost 2,192 residents and Suzu lost 1,198, representing 10% and 10.2% decreases respectively. Other affected municipalities, such as Anamizu and Noto, also experienced similar population declines, emphasizing the quake’s widespread impact.

Ishikawa Prefecture reported a significant decline in the populations of Wajima and Suzu, following the devastating Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024. Data revealed a drop of 10% in Wajima’s population, equating to a loss of 2,192 residents, while Suzu experienced a nearly identical decrease of 10.2%, totaling 1,198 individuals. In the year preceding the disaster, these cities saw much lower declines of approximately 3%.

Additionally, other municipalities affected by the quake also reported population decreases. Anamizu’s population fell by 438, representing a 6% decrease, and the town of Noto saw a reduction of 850, also a 6% decrease. Shika experienced a decrease of 661 residents, constituting 3.8%, while Nanao’s population declined by 1,777, an identical rate of decline at 3.8%.

The Noto Peninsula earthquake has had a profound impact on the local population dynamics within Ishikawa Prefecture. The devastation caused by the quake not only affected physical infrastructure but also significantly influenced demographic trends. The drastic population declines observed in the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and surrounding towns, illustrate the long-term consequences of natural disasters on communities.

The population of Wajima and Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture has dramatically fallen following the 2024 Noto earthquake. Both cities reported a staggering 10% reduction over the year since the incident. Other municipalities similarly suffered population losses, highlighting the broader impact of this natural disaster on the region’s demographic landscape.

Original Source: www.japantimes.co.jp