Arai Prasang

Arai Prasang (Sittapinian: [araɪ prasaŋ] Prasang pronunciation: [arəɪ praːsaŋg]), formerly Bhumibala, is a major coastal city in southern Sittapini, serving as the capital of the district of Prasang. It is Sittapini's third most populous city, with a population of 100,144 as per 2019 census, with the greater Arai Prasang municipality having a population of 311,428, more than half of the population of the entire district itself. It is an ancient city, having to be established in 1224 by the Naragoti dynasty, and is considered a sacred city by many Nutaderramis who worship Farashyama, the god of sand. It is home to the Bhumibala Beach, the longest sea beach in the Nesionytan Islands, often regarded as a sacred place. It is a major tourist destination, and is served by Sittapini's busiest airport, Sri Bhumibala International Airport.

Etymology
Arai Prasang literally means "City of Farashyama", named after the god of sand, due to its long natural sea beach. Established as Bhumibala,