Oldest Cities in Nara

Top 30 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Nara

1 Gose 49.4

2 Shimoichi 49.4

3 Asuka 49.4

4 Tomondo 49.4

5 Kamitosa 49.4

6 Higashiando 49.4

7 Yūzaki 49.4

8 Yoshino-chō 49.4

9 Shimobuchi 49.4

10 Takatsukadai 49.4

11 Fuki 49.4

12 Haibara-akanedai 49.4

13 Kanmaki 49.4

14 Tatsuno-kita 49.4

15 Oji 49.4

16 Nara-shi 49.4

17 Hōryūji 49.4

18 Ōuda-yamaguchi 49.4

19 Tawaramoto 49.4

20 Hikiso 49.4

21 Gojō 49.4

22 Katsuragi 49.4

23 Sakurai 49.4

24 Yamato-Takada 49.4

25 Tenri 49.4

26 Kashiba 49.4

27 Yamatokōriyama 49.4

28 Ikoma 49.4

29 Kashiwara 49.4

30 Kashihara-shi 49.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Nara often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Gose has a median age of 49.4 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 Gose's residents are over 49.4 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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