Arabi is a town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020 its population was 447.

History

The first permanent settlement at Arabi was made in 1888. According to tradition, the name "Arabi" was coined after a local surname. The town was chartered in 1891.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 456 people, 185 households, and 120 families residing in the town. By the 2020 census, its population was 447.

Geography

Arabi is located in southern Crisp County at 31.83361°N, -83.735°W (31.833473, -83.734912). U.S. Route 41 passes through the center of the town as Bedgood Avenue, leading north 9 mi to Cordele, the county seat, and south 10 mi to Ashburn. Interstate 75 passes through the eastern side of the town, with access from Exit 92, and leads north 73 mi to Macon and south 75 mi to Valdosta. According to the United States Census Bureau, Arabi has a total area of 16.6 km2, of which 16.3 km2 is land and 0.3 km2, or 1.81%, is water.

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