Arabi, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arabi, Georgia
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Arabi City Hall, May 2018
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Location in Crisp County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Crisp |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.44 sq mi (16.69 km2) |
| • Land | 6.29 sq mi (16.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 447 |
| • Density | 71.01/sq mi (27.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31712
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-02564 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331047 |
Arabi is a small town located in Crisp County, Georgia, in the United States. It's a quiet place where about 447 people lived in 2020.
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The Story of Arabi
People first settled in the area that is now Arabi in 1888. The town got its name "Arabi" from a local family's last name. Arabi officially became a town in 1891.
Who Lives in Arabi?
This section tells us about the people who live in Arabi. It uses information from official counts called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 505 | — | |
| 1910 | 433 | −14.3% | |
| 1920 | 532 | 22.9% | |
| 1930 | 452 | −15.0% | |
| 1940 | 388 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 376 | −3.1% | |
| 1960 | 303 | −19.4% | |
| 1970 | 305 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 376 | 23.3% | |
| 1990 | 433 | 15.2% | |
| 2000 | 456 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 586 | 28.5% | |
| 2020 | 447 | −23.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 456 people living in Arabi. They lived in 185 homes, and 120 of these were families. By the year 2020, the town's population was 447 people.
Where is Arabi Located?
Arabi is in the southern part of Crisp County. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°50′1″N 83°44′6″W / 31.83361°N 83.73500°W.
Getting Around Arabi
U.S. Route 41 goes right through the middle of Arabi. It's known as Bedgood Avenue in town. If you go north on this road, you'll reach Cordele, which is about 9 miles away. Cordele is the main city of Crisp County. If you head south, you'll get to Ashburn, about 10 miles away.
Interstate 75 also runs along the eastern side of Arabi. You can get on or off at Exit 92. This highway can take you north about 73 miles to Macon or south about 75 miles to Valdosta.
Arabi's Size
The United States Census Bureau says that Arabi covers a total area of about 6.44 square miles (16.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.29 square miles (16.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.15 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Famous People from Arabi
Even though Arabi is a small town, some notable people have come from there!
- T. Graham Brown is a country music singer.
- Brooke Huckaby made history as the youngest mayor in Georgia. She was also the youngest female mayor in the entire United States!
See also
In Spanish: Arabi (Georgia) para niños
