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Arita, Japan
Saga · Japan
Arita is a small city in Saga, Japan with a population of 19,010. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 19,010 |
| Population Density | 648 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1833°, 129.9000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Saga |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.9 inches (1,927 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,400 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Arita
Arita is a small city in Japan (Saga) with a population of 19,010. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Arita vs Japan Average
Income: Arita vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,400 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 608 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 7,604 |
Property Tax
Climate in Arita
Arita has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1943 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 29.4 sq mi (76.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1833°N, 129.9000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 61 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 60 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 114 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 126 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 139 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 166 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 170 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Arita has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Arita
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立西川登小学校矢筈分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立曲川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立有田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立有田中部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立有田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立西有田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立有田工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山内西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山内西小学校立野川内分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山内東小学校舟原分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 有田町立有田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arita
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Arita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita History and Folklore Museum East | ||||
| Former Tashiro Family Western-style House | ||||
| Game Museum/ free with passport | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| MSDF Museum | ||||
| Museum of glass | ||||
| Palace Huis Ten Bosch | ||||
| Porcelain Museum free with passport | ||||
| Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center | ||||
| Takeo Onsen Shinkan | ||||
| Teddy Bear Kingdom | ||||
| Yūtoku Museum | ||||
| セイルタワー | ||||
| 七釜鍾乳洞資料館 | ||||
| 今右衛門古陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー | ||||
| 伊万里市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊万里湾カブトガニの館 | ||||
| 佐世保市世知原炭鉱資料館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立九州陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立宇宙科学館 | ||||
| 原榮三郎美術館 | ||||
| 多久市先覚者資料館 | ||||
| 多久市資料館 | ||||
| 多久市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 嬉野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 有田ポーセリンパーク | ||||
| 有田焼参考館 | ||||
| 有田町歴史民族資料館西館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 村田英雄記念館 | ||||
| 東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 松浦市立福島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 柿右衛門古陶磁参考館 | ||||
| 炎の博記念堂 | ||||
| 福井洞窟ミュージアム | ||||
| 陽光美術館 |
Libraries in Arita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arita West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imary Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Ouchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kashima City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Omachi Town Community Center Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Takeo City Library & History Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Taku City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Shiota Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Ureshino Library | 0.0 | |||||
| こども絵本図書館詩楽の森 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北方公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉田公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市北波多公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市厳木公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山内公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弥栄郷土図書館(併稱・山口良忠判事記念図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 有明公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 波佐見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白石町楽習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西海市立西彼図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒川コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansennosato | |||||
| オレンジドーム | |||||
| 佐世保市地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 唐津うまかもん市場 | |||||
| 蕨野棚田直売所 |
Hotels in Arita
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arita
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arita
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arita
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Arita
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Arita
9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arita
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arita
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Arita
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Arita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Arita
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Arita
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kamigoto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Arita
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三間坂郵便局 | |
| 宮野郵便局 | |
| 有田中樽簡易郵便局 | |
| 有田本町郵便局 | |
| 有田郵便局 | |
| 立野川内簡易郵便局 | |
| 蔵宿郵便局 | |
| 黒牟田簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Arita
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Health Clinic Sasebo | ||
| リハプライド 武雄健創 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arita
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| JA斎場有田 | |
| オサイ観音 | |
| 下内野六地蔵 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 桂雲寺 | |
| 浄源寺 | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 竜泉寺 | |
| 粟島神社 | |
| 西光寺 | |
| 陶山神社 | |
| 黒髪山 西光密寺 | |
| 黒髪山太鼓岩不動寺 | |
| 黒髪神社 | |
| 黒髪神社上宮 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Arita
What is the population of Arita?
Arita has a population of 19,010 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 648 people per square mile, spread across 29.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Arita expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,400, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Arita?
Arita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.9 inches.
How is the job market in Arita?
The job market in Arita is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 608 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Arita?
The median home value in Arita is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.