Nishiarita (西有田町; -chou) is a town located in Nishimatsuura District, Saga, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,374 and a density of 242.16 persons per km². The total area is 38.71 km². The status of this municipality was changed from a village to a town on 1 April 1965. Towns in Saga Prefecture Source: [wikipedia: nishiarita, saga]