Oldest Cities in Kumamoto

Top 41 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Kumamoto

1 Okino 49.0

2 Iwashita 49.0

3 Hondomachi-hondo 49.0

4 Hitoyoshi 49.0

5 Aso 49.0

6 Amakusa 49.0

7 Mendahigashi 49.0

8 Kinoenishi 49.0

9 Shimada 49.0

10 Nakamatsu 49.0

11 Kawahara 49.0

12 Kikuchi 49.0

13 Wakasu 49.0

14 Kotō 49.0

15 Uejima 49.0

16 Samata 49.0

17 Yamada 49.0

18 Arao 49.0

19 Nagaoda 49.0

20 Kōshi 49.0

21 Uki 49.0

22 Sashiki 49.0

23 Yamaga 49.0

24 Uto 49.0

25 Ushibukamachi 49.0

26 Uekimachi-mōno 49.0

27 Tomioka 49.0

28 Taragi 49.0

29 Tamana 49.0

30 Takamori 49.0

31 Sekimachi 49.0

32 Honmachi 49.0

33 Ōzu 49.0

34 Ōyanomachi-noboritate 49.0

35 Nagasu 49.0

36 Miyahara 49.0

37 Minamata 49.0

38 Mifune 49.0

39 Matsubase 49.0

40 Kumamoto 49.0

41 Konoha 49.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Kumamoto often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Okino has a median age of 49.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Okino's residents are over 49.0 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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