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Arida, Japan
Wakayama · Japan
Arida is a small city in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 26,755. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Arida
Arida is a city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2021, the city had an estimated population of 26,755 in 11737 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 36.83 square kilometres (14.22 sq mi).
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 26,755 |
| Population Density | 247 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0809°, 135.1191° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Wakayama |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.4 inches (1,533 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Arida
Arida is a small city in Japan (Wakayama) with a population of 26,755. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Arida vs Japan Average
Income: Arida vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 856 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,702 |
Property Tax
Climate in Arida
Arida has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1434 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 108.4 sq mi (280.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0809°N, 135.1191°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 110 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 102 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 122 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 129 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 106 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 63 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 134 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 36 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 118 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 57 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 53 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 121 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 43 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Arida has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.7").
Schools in Arida
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立箕島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 有田市立保田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 有田市立保田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 有田市立田鶴小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 和歌山県立 箕島高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 有田市立 箕島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 有田市立 箕島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| さけい料理教室 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立箕島高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立下津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立箕島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立港小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立初島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立初島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立下津第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Arida
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Arida
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Museum | ||||
| The Museum of Modern Art Wakayama | ||||
| Wakayama City Museum | ||||
| Wakayama Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Wakayama Prefecture Kii-fudoki-no-oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore | ||||
| ねごろ歴史資料館 | ||||
| わかやま歴史館 | ||||
| わくわく電車らんど | ||||
| 和歌山市立こども科学館 | ||||
| 岩出市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 御坊市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 旧和歌山県議会議事堂(一乗閣) | ||||
| 旧栖原家 | ||||
| 有吉佐和子記念館 | ||||
| 有田川町鉄道交流館 | ||||
| 有田市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 水ときらめき紀の川館 | ||||
| 海南市海南歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 湯浅おもちゃ博物館 | ||||
| 湯浅しょうゆ資料館角長の職入蔵 | ||||
| 熊野古道 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 甚風呂 | ||||
| 紀の川市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 職人蔵 | ||||
| 蒸気機関車 D51 1085号機 | ||||
| 醤油資料館 |
Libraries in Arida
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 和歌山大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和歌山県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 地域交流センター ALEC | 0.0 | |||||
| 地域交流センター ALEC | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩出町立駅前ライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 御坊市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 河北図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 海南nobinos | 0.0 | |||||
| 海南nobinos | 0.0 | |||||
| 海南市下津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 海南市下津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯浅町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美浜町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 貴志川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 金屋町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arida
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| とれたて広場 | |||||
| 株式会社 ユニ・ワールド 本社/営業本部 | |||||
| 紀の川市桃山物産センター | |||||
| 黑潮市場 |
Hotels in Arida
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arida
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arida
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arida
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Arida
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Arida
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arida
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arida
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Arida
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Arida
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arida
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Arida
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arida Fukushima Post Office | |
| Arida Hatsushima Post Office | |
| Arida Tatsugahama Post Office | |
| Arida Yasuda Post Office | |
| Minoshima Post Office | |
| Ooi Summary Post Office | |
| Shimotsu Post Office | |
| 下津郵便局 | |
| 大崎簡易郵便局 | |
| 有田初島郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Arida
48 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ありいクリニック | ||
| ありいクリニック | ||
| うつのみやレディースクリニック | ||
| うつのみやレディースクリニック | ||
| かとうクリニック | ||
| かとうクリニック | ||
| かわばた産婦人科 | ||
| かわばた産婦人科 | ||
| しま内科胃腸科クリニック | ||
| しま内科胃腸科クリニック | ||
| なかた消化器科内科クリニック | ||
| なかた消化器科内科クリニック | ||
| なかむら消化器科内科 | ||
| なかむら消化器科内科 | ||
| 保健センター | ||
| 保健センター | ||
| 北村泌尿器科内科クリニック | ||
| 北村泌尿器科内科クリニック | ||
| 和クリニック | ||
| 和クリニック | ||
| 和歌山スペイクリニック | ||
| 和歌山スペイクリニック | ||
| 和歌山市立 杭ノ瀬診療所 | ||
| 和歌山市立 杭ノ瀬診療所 | ||
| 坂口小児科医院 | ||
| 坂口小児科医院 | ||
| 夏見整形外科 | ||
| 夏見整形外科 | ||
| 宮前クリニックモール | ||
| 宮前クリニックモール | ||
| 松本医院 | ||
| 松本医院 | ||
| 柏井小児科 | ||
| 柏井小児科 | ||
| 栗山内科 | ||
| 栗山内科 | ||
| 河西診療所 | ||
| 河西診療所 | ||
| 福慈会福外科病院 | ||
| 福慈会福外科病院 | ||
| 秋月レディースクリニック | ||
| 秋月レディースクリニック | ||
| 紀伊風土記の丘クリニック | ||
| 紀伊風土記の丘クリニック | ||
| 耳鼻咽喉科はやしクリニック | ||
| 耳鼻咽喉科はやしクリニック | ||
| 野村内科医院 | ||
| 野村内科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arida
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三郷八幡神社 | |
| 仏願寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 光源寺 | |
| 光禅寺 | |
| 光輪寺 | |
| 和泉稲荷社 | |
| 善国寺 | |
| 地蔵堂 | |
| 多美恵比須神社 | |
| 安楽寺 | |
| 常楽寺 | |
| 常行寺 | |
| 心光寺 | |
| 恵比寿神社 | |
| 愛宕山不動尊 | |
| 教念寺 | |
| 東光寺 | |
| 正善寺 | |
| 法華寺 |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Arida
What is the population of Arida?
Arida has a population of 26,755 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 247 people per square mile, spread across 108.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Arida expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Arida?
Arida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.
How is the job market in Arida?
The job market in Arida is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 856 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Arida?
The median home value in Arida is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.