Arida, Wakayama

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Map showing location of Arida in Wakayama Prefecture (as of 2006).

Arida (有田市 Arida-shi?) is a city in Wakayama, Japan. As of 2008, the city had an estimated population of 30,787 in an area totalling 36.91 km². The city was founded on 1 May 1956 when the neighbouring four towns of Minoshima, Miyazaki, Yasuda and Miahara merged to form a single city. The main industries in Arida and the surrounding areas are oil refining and fishing. In addition, Arida is famous as one of the largest producers of mikan or Japanese mandarins in Wakayama Prefecture. Arida's sister city in the US is Delano, California.

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Shadow picture of Wakayama Prefecture Wakayama Prefecture
Flag of Wakayama Prefecture
Cities
Arida | Gobō | Hashimoto | Iwade | Kainan | Kinokawa | Shingū | Tanabe | Wakayama (capital)
Districts
Arida | Hidaka | Higashimuro | Ito | Kaisō | Nishimuro
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 34°5′N 135°8′E / 34.083°N 135.133°E / 34.083; 135.133