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Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii

Hawaiian Ocean View (usually referred to as "Ocean View") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States located in the District of Kaū. It includes the subdivisions of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE), Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos, Kahuku Country Gardens, Kula Kai View Estates, Kona Gardens, Keone's Ranchos, and Kona View Estates. The population was 4,437 at the 2010 census, up from 2,178 at the 2000 census.

History
The HOVE development consisted of 10,697 1 acre lots north of the Hawaii Belt Road in the western part of the District of Kaū. The terrain varies from rugged lava fields to ohia trees and other vegetation. Elevation ranges from about 1500 ft up to the 5000 ft level. Initial sales began in the late 1950s. The original developer of HOVE was the Crawford Oil Company. Later, other subdivisions were put in place downslope of HOVE and the Hawaii Belt Road. In the early 1980s a service station and a hardware store were built.

In 1989 the Ocean View Town Center was developed, and the Ocean View Road Maintenance Corporation began an extensive rebuilding program of the roads. Shortly thereafter the Ocean View Development Corporation started a new market which included a laundromat and restaurant. Ocean View now has two shopping centers.

In January 2004, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park purchased the nearby property previously known as Kahuku Ranch.

Ocean View has a post office with the ZIP code of 96737. The USPS does not provide street delivery of mail except on Mamalahoa Highway. It is, therefore, difficult to get confirmation of a Street address for mail order companies to send purchases.

Geography
Ocean View is located at the southern end of the island of Hawaii at 19.10778°N, -155.76722°W (19.107649, -155.767186), on the southwest rift zone of the shield volcano Mauna Loa. Its elevation ranges from 600 ft above sea level along the southern edge of the CDP, to 4900 ft along the northern edge.

Hawaii Route 11 passes through the community, leading northeast 76 mi to Hilo and northwest 46 mi to Kailua-Kona.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 95.3 km2, all of it land.

The area is prone to earthquakes.

Climate
The Hawaiian Ocean View climate borders between a Tropical Savanna Climate (Köppen As) and a Hot Semi-arid Climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature in January is almost cool enough to qualify this climate as a warm-winter form of a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csb) or a uniform rainfall Subtropical highland climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,178 people, 941 households, and 541 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 21.4 /mi2. There were 1,382 housing units at an average density of 13.5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.75% White, 1.01% African American, 1.10% Native American, 6.34% Asian, 11.02% Pacific Islander, 1.97% from other races, and 21.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.40% of the population.

There were 941 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,125, and the median income for a family was $34,234. Males had a median income of $28,523 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,218. About 13.0% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.3% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Hawaiian Paradise Park, also referred to as Paradise Park and known by many as HPP, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, located in the District of Puna. The population was 11,404 at the 2010 census, up from 7,051 at the 2000 census. There are also numerous historic and archeological preservation sites in the subdivision, which include Native Hawaiian petroglyphs, heiau, and burial sites.

Geography
Hawaiian Paradise Park is located on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii at 19.59028°N, -154.97583°W (19.590388, -154.975734). It is bordered to the northeast by the Pacific Ocean, to the southeast by Hawaiian Beaches, and to the southwest by Orchidlands Estates and Ainaloa. Hawaii Route 130 runs along the southwest edge of the CDP, leading northwest 5 mi to Keaau. Hilo is 13 mi northwest of Hawaiian Paradise Park.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 40.4 km2, of which 39.4 km2 are land and 1.0 km2, or 2.39%, are water. Elevations in the community range from sea level along the Pacific shore to 490 ft in the southern corner.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,404 people in 3,892 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 760.3 PD/sqmi. There were 4,526 housing units at an average density of 301.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 34.71% White, 0.78% African American, 0.61% American Indian & Alaska Native, 18.84% Asian, 11.76% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races, and 32.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.89% of the population.

There were 3,892 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.93.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 12.7% from 25 to 34, 18.9% from 35 to 49, 22.4% from 50 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 males there were 98.0 females.

The median income for a household in the CDP at the 2000 census was $36,300, and the median income for a family in 2000 was $38,312. Males had a median income of $35,450 versus $23,642 for females in 2000. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $15,417. About 17.0% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 28.1% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Hawaii Paradise Park Association
The original board meeting took place on 21 January 2009. The most recent board meeting took place 16 January 2019. Applications for the available vacant positions on the HPP board and also for the positions that will be expiring, are now being accepted at the HPP main office. Home and property owners in HPP that are current on their road maintenance fees are encouraged to apply. Visit Hppoa.net for more information, applications, and directions to the office.

Current Board of Directors:

District 1 – Larry Kawaauhau (President) District 2 – Tanya Seaver District 3 – Benjamin Foster District 4 – Kenneth Helgren (Secretary) District 5 – Emma Hoglund District 6 – Craig Crelly (Vice President) District 7 – Corky Schoomaker District 8 – Vacant (Treasurer) District 9 – Jeff Finley

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Hawi, Hawaii

Hawi (Hāwī; pronounced [haː'viː] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The population was 2,268 at the time of the 2020 United States Census.

Hawi is situated to the west of the community of Kapaau. Together, they comprise the most densely-populated region in the district of North Kohala. Historically this part of Kohala is significant as the birthplace of Kamehameha I and the location of the Mookini heiau in the Kohala Historical Sites State Monument. The two communities were once busy commercial centers during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation.

Hawi is the turnaround point for the Ironman World Championship Triathlon. It is the northernmost point on the bicycle leg, where athletes return to the finish line at Kamakahonu in Kailua-Kona.

Geography
Hawi is located at 20.24194°N, -155.83389°W (20.241917, -155.834013).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, all of it land. The climate of the city is tropical, with temperatures staying between the 60s and 80s in all seasons.

2000 Census data
As of the census of 2000, there were 938 people, 298 households, and 224 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 773.1 PD/sqmi. There were 333 housing units at an average density of 274.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 21.22% White, 0.32% African American, 0.21% Native American, 27.08% Asian, 11.19% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 39.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.02% of the population.

There were 298 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.63.

In the CDP the population dispersal was 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,406, and the median income for a family was $51,364. Males had a median income of $30,491 versus $27,321 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,755. About 7.1% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John Keawe, slack key guitar player
 * Stephen C. Stearns, biologist
 * Napua Stevens, dancer, singer, teacher, media personality, and author

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Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo  is the largest settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, which encompasses the Island of Hawaii, and is a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 44,186 according to the 2020 census. It is the fourth-largest settlement in the state of Hawaii and largest settlement in the state outside of Oahu.

Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawaii and is in the District of South Hilo. The city overlooks Hilo Bay and has views of two shield volcanoes, Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano. The Hilo bay-front has been destroyed by tsunamis twice. The majority of human settlement in Hilo stretches from Hilo Bay to Waiākea-Uka, on the flanks of the volcanoes.

Hilo is home to the University of Hawaii at Hilo, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration, including three nights of competition, of ancient and modern hula that takes place annually after Easter. Hilo is also home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, one of the world's leading producers of macadamia nuts. Hilo is served by Hilo International Airport.

History
Around 1100 AD, the first Hilo inhabitants arrived, bringing with them Polynesian knowledge and traditions. Although archaeological evidence is scant, oral history has many references to people living in Hilo, along the Wailuku and Wailoa rivers during the time of ancient Hawaii. Oral history gives the meaning of Hilo as "to twist".

Originally, the name "Hilo" applied to a district encompassing much of the east coast of the island of Hawaii, now divided into the District of South Hilo and the District of North Hilo. When William Ellis visited in 1823, the main settlement there was Waiākea on the south shore of Hilo Bay. Missionaries came to the district in the early-to-middle 19th century, founding Haili Church.

Hilo expanded as sugar plantations in the surrounding area created jobs and drew in many workers from Asia. For example, by 1887, 26,000 Chinese workers worked in Hawai'i's sugar cane plantations, one of which was the Hilo Sugar Mill. At that time, the Hilo Sugar Mill produced 3,500 tons of sugar annually.

A breakwater across Hilo Bay was begun in the first decade of the 20th century and completed in 1929. On April 1, 1946, an 8.6-magnitude earthquake near the Aleutian Islands created a 14 m tsunami that hit Hilo 4.9 hours later, killing 159 total in the islands, with 96 deaths in Hilo alone. In response, an early warning system, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, was established in 1949 to track these killer waves and provide warning. This tsunami also caused the end of the Hawaii Consolidated Railway, and instead the Hawaii Belt Road was built north of Hilo using some of the old railbed.

On May 22, 1960, another tsunami, caused by a 9.5-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile that day, claimed 61 lives, allegedly due to the failure of people to heed warning sirens. Low-lying bayfront areas of the city on Waiākea peninsula and along Hilo Bay, previously populated, were rededicated as parks and memorials.

Hilo expanded inland beginning in the 1960s. The downtown found a new role in the 1980s as the city's cultural center with several galleries and museums opening; the Palace Theater reopened in 1998 as an arthouse cinema.

Closure of the sugar plantations (including those in Hāmākua) during the 1990s hurt the local economy, coinciding with a general statewide slump. Hilo in recent years has seen commercial and population growth.

Geography
Hilo is on the eastern and windward side of the island. It is classified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), and has a total area of 151.0 km2, 138.3 km2 of which is land and 12.7 km2 of which (8.4%) is water.

Climate
Hilo has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen: Af), with substantial rainfall throughout the year. Its location on the windward coast (relative to the trade winds), makes it the fourth-wettest city in the United States, behind the southeast Alaskan cities of Whittier, Ketchikan and Yakutat, and one of the wettest in the world. An average of around 126.72 in of rain fell at Hilo International Airport annually between 1981 and 2010, with 272 days of the year receiving some rain. Rainfall in Hilo varies with altitude, with more at higher elevations. At some weather stations in upper Hilo the annual rainfall is above 200 in.

Monthly mean temperatures range from 71.2 °F in February to 76.4 °F in August. The highest recorded temperature was 94 °F on May 20, 1996, and the lowest 53 °F on February 21, 1962. The wettest year was 1994 with 182.81 in, and the driest was 1983, with 68.09 in. The most rainfall in one month was 50.82 in in December 1954. The most rainfall in 24 hours was 27.24 in on November 2, 2000.

Hilo's location on the shore of the funnel-shaped Hilo Bay also makes it vulnerable to tsunamis.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, 44,186 people lived in 16,225 households in the census-designated place. The population density was 796.7 PD/sqmi. The 16,905 housing units reflected an average density of 311.3 /sqmi in 2010 (No update on the Census for 2020).

The racial makeup was 32% Asian, 18.4% White, 10% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 0.8% African American, 0.1% American Indian & Alaska Native, 0.6% from other races, and 38.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13% of the population.

21.1% of the households had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.71.

The age distribution was 21.1% under age 18, 4.5% under age 5, and 21.10% 65 or older. The percent of females are 51.1%.

The median household income on the 2020 census was $70,356, and the per capita income was $34,678. 16.1% of the population is under the poverty line.

Air
Hilo is served by Hilo International Airport, where Hawaiian Airlines, and Southwest Airlines operate.

Bus
Hilo is served by the county Hele-On Bus.

Maritime
Hilo is served by the Big Island's largest harbor, Hilo Harbor, which is on Hilo Bay.

Education
Hilo is home to a number of educational institutions, including two post-secondary institutions, the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College, and the Hilo and Waiakea primary and secondary school districts. Charter schools in the area serve primary and secondary students.

Government
Although sometimes called a city, Hilo is not an incorporated city, and does not have a municipal government. The entire island, which is between the slightly larger state of Connecticut and smaller Rhode Island in size, is under the jurisdiction of the County of Hawaii, of which Hilo is the county seat. Hilo is home to county, state, and federal offices.

Economy
The oldest city in the Hawaiian archipelago, Hilo's economy was historically based on the sugar plantations of its surrounding areas, prior to their closure in the 1990s.

Tourism and events
While Hilo has a fairly significant tourism sector, it gets less than half the annual visitors as the western coast of the Big Island, which has much sunnier weather and significantly less rain, with sandy and swimmable beaches and numerous major resorts.

A main source of tourism in Hilo is the annual week-long Merrie Monarch Festival, the world's preeminent hula competition and festival, which brings in visitors and participants from all over the world. It is held in the spring of each year beginning on Easter Sunday.

The local orchid society hosts the largest and most comprehensive orchid show in the state, the annual Hilo Orchid Show, which has been presented since 1951 and draws visitors and entrants worldwide.

Hilo is home to Hawaii's only tsunami museum, mostly dedicated to the 1946 Pacific tsunami, and is notable for the banyan trees planted by Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and other celebrities. It is home to the Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, shopping centers, cafés and other eateries, movie theaters, hotels, restaurants, and a developed downtown area with a Farmers Market. Downtown Hilo is bounded approximately by the Wailuku River, Kamehameha Avenue, Ponahawai Street, and Kapiolani Street.

Corporations and science
The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation is in Hilo, south of the main town off Hawaii Route 11, north of Keaau.

Hilo is home to most of the astronomical observatories on Mauna Kea as well as the ʻImiloa Planetarium and Museum. Astronomy has an economic impact of $100 million annually on the island. Astronomy on Mauna Kea was developed at the invitation of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce following the collapse of the sugar cane industry.

Culture

 * East Hawaii Cultural Center
 * Lyman House Memorial Museum
 * Merrie Monarch Festival
 * Pacific Tsunami Museum

Notable residents

 * Rodney Anoai
 * Matt Blair
 * Keiko Bonk
 * Ed Case
 * Titus Coan
 * Keenan Cornelius
 * Glenn Cornick
 * Kai Correa
 * Wesley Correira
 * Jennifer Doudna
 * David McHattie Forbes
 * Ryan Higa
 * Michael Rikio Ming Hee Ho
 * High Chiefess Kapiolani
 * Keōua Kūahuula
 * Harry Kim
 * Kimberly Kim
 * Darren Kimura
 * Kinooleoliliha
 * Robert Kiyosaki
 * George Lycurgus
 * Troy Mandaloniz
 * George Naope
 * Gerald Okamura
 * B.J. Penn
 * Benjamin Pitman
 * Bob Shane
 * William Herbert Shipman
 * Lani Stemmermann
 * Kolten Wong
 * Henry Bianchini

Points of interest

 * Banyan Drive
 * Coconut Island
 * East Hawaii Cultural Center
 * Haili Church
 * Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
 * Hilo Tropical Gardens
 * Hoʻolulu Park
 * ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
 * James Kealoha Beach Park
 * Kalakaua Park
 * Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
 * Lower Waiakea Mountain Bicycle Park
 * Lyman Museum
 * Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation
 * Mokupāpapa Discovery Center for Northwestern Hawaii's remote coral reefs
 * Nani Mau Gardens
 * Naha Stone (associated with Kamehameha I) in front of the Hilo Public Library
 * Pacific Tsunami Museum
 * Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo
 * Prince Kuhio Plaza
 * Rainbow Falls (Waianuenue) & Boiling Pots on the Wailuku River
 * University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens
 * Wailoa River State Recreation Area with King Kamehameha Statue

Media
Hilo is served by KWXX (94.7FM Hilo/101.5FM Kona), B93/B97 (93.1FM Kona/97.1FM Hilo), The Wave (KHBC 92.7FM Hilo), and KPUA (970AM Hilo) radio stations.

Public Access television is provided through Nā Leo TV.

The Hawaii Tribune-Herald, of Oahu Publications Inc., a subsidiary of Black Press, is Hilo's primary newspaper distribution company along with other newspapers like the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

Sister cities

 * 🇳🇿 Tauranga, New Zealand
 * 🇨🇱 La Serena, Chile

Legacy
Asteroid (342431) Hilo is named after Hilo.

Hilo District

Hilo also referred to the District of Hilo when the Big Island was divided into six districts by the traditional moku land division. Hilo is now divided in two: North and South Hilo Districts.

North Hilo District
The District of North Hilo, along Hawaii State Highway 19 from north to south, encompasses the following unincorporated towns and localities: There are locations inland along State Highway 200 including Mauna Kea mountain road, Puu Huluhulu, and others.
 * ʻŌʻōkala
 * Laupāhoehoe and the Train Museum
 * Ninole

South Hilo District
In the District of South Hilo, along State Highway 19, are the following unincorporated towns and localities: Along State Highway 11 are: There are other locations. Along State Highway 200 and its extension are: There are other locations.
 * Honalo and the Akaka Falls
 * Pepeekeo
 * Wainaku
 * Hilo Bay, the Wailuku River and the Rainbow Falls
 * Hilo downtown: Pacific Tsunami Museum, etc.
 * Hilo International Airport
 * Prince Kuhio Plaza Shopping Center
 * Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo
 * Kaumana
 * University of Hawaii at Hilo
 * Puainako Shopping Center

In popular culture
Jasmin Iolani Hakes' 2023 book Hula: A Novel, which won Honolulu magazine's award for Book of the Year About Hawaii, is set in Hilo.

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Holualoa, Hawaii

Holualoa (Hōlualoa) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the North Kona District of Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 8,538 at the 2010 census, up from 6,107 at the 2000 census.

Holualoa's boundaries were altered significantly for the 2020 census. The western portion of the CDP near the coast became part of the neighboring Kailua-Kona CDP, while the eastern portion of Kailua-Kona became part of Holualua. This reduced Holualoa's population to 2,994.

Harold Sakata better known for his portrayal of the villain Oddjob in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger was born here in 1920 as Toshiyuki Sakata.

Geography
Holualoa is located on the west side of the island of Hawaii at 19.61635°N, -155.96828°W. It is bordered by Kailua to the north, Honalo and Kahaluu-Keauhou to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Hawaii Route 11 is the main highway through the community, running north–south, and Hawaii Route 180 runs parallel to it farther inland.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 37.2 km2, of which 34.2 km2 are land and 3.0 km2, or 7.99%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,107 people, 2,383 households, and 1,560 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 431.6 PD/sqmi. There were 3,330 housing units at an average density of 235.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.51% White, 0.59% African American, 0.54% Native American, 17.11% Asian, 7.63% Pacific Islander, 1.49% from other races, and 17.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.35% of the population.

There were 2,383 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,492, and the median income for a family was $52,193. Males had a median income of $37,461 versus $27,733 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,222. About 3.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Holualoa Elementary School, a district public school, is in the CDP. One charter school, Innovations PCS, is in the CDP.

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Honalo, Hawaii

Honalo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,423 at the 2010 census, up from 1,987 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Honalo is located on the western side of the island of Hawaii at 19.55944°N, -155.92972°W (19.559309, -155.929832). It is bordered to the north by Holualoa, to the south by Kealakekua, and to the west by Kahaluu-Keauhou. Hawaii Route 11 runs through western part of the community, leading north 7 mi to Kailua-Kona and south 51 mi to Naalehu. Hawaii Route 180 is a secondary route that branches off Route 11 in Honalo and runs to the east of it.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Honalo CDP has a total area of 76.6 km2, all of it land.

2000 Census data
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,987 people, 717 households, and 504 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 67.8 PD/sqmi. There were 798 housing units at an average density of 27.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 38.70% White, 0.50% African American, 0.35% Native American, 20.84% Asian, 9.41% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from other races, and 29.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.57% of the population.

There were 717 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $46,827. Males had a median income of $27,270 versus $23,098 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,584. About 13.0% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

History
The Daifukuji Soto Zen Mission was built in Honalo in 1921.

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Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii

Hōnaunau-Nāpōopoo (Hōnaunau-Nāpōopoo) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,416 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Hōnaunau-Nāpōopoo is located on the west side of the island of Hawaii at 19.44596°N, -155.88709°W. It is bordered to the north by the Captain Cook CDP and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. It contains the unincorporated community of Hōnaunau in the southwest corner of the CDP, on Hōnaunau Bay, and Nāpōopoo in the northwest corner, on Kealakekua Bay.

Hawaii Route 11 is the main road through the CDP, leading north 16 mi to Kailua-Kona and south 43 mi to Nāālehu. Hawaii Route 160 winds downhill from Route 11 to connect the communities of Hōnaunau and Nāpōopoo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Honaunau-Napoopoo CDP has a total area of 105.4 km2, of which 98.4 km2 are land and 7.0 km2, or 6.66%, are water.

Nāpōopoo has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am) with uniformly warm temperatures year-round.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,414 people, 846 households, and 591 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 63.5 PD/sqmi. There were 944 housing units at an average density of 24.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 35.29% White, 0.29% African American, 0.87% Native American, 17.48% Asian, 14.21% Pacific Islander, 2.07% from other races, and 29.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.13% of the population. There were 846 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,912, and the median income for a family was $47,679. Males had a median income of $31,201 versus $24,453 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,025. About 11.6% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Hōnaunau Elementary School is in the CDP.

Climate data
The climate data for Hōnaunau-Nāpōopoo is retrieved from the Desert Research Institute's Western Regional Climate Center.

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Honokaa, Hawaii

Honokaa is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Hamakua District of Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,699 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Honokaa is located on the north side of the island of Hawaii at 20.0775°N, -155.46417°W (20.077617, -155.464074). Hawaii Route 19 runs through the southern part of the community, leading southeast 42 mi to Hilo and west 14 mi to Waimea. Hawaii Route 240 branches off Route 19 and runs through the center of Honokaa, then continues west 8 mi to its terminus at the Waipio Valley lookout.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.3 km2, all of it land.

2000 Census data
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,233 people, 761 households, and 563 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,739.5 PD/sqmi. There were 835 housing units at an average density of 650.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 25.03% White, 0.09% African American, 0.04% Native American, 42.86% Asian, 3.94% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 27.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.63% of the population.

There were 761 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,964, and the median income for a family was $45,962. Males had a median income of $28,359 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,226. About 6.0% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

History
Honokaa's economy was based primarily on the sugar production of the Hāmākua Sugar Company from 1873 to 1994. With the closing of the Honokaa sugar production and the most recent staggered tourism, the local economy has been in decline. It has become increasingly a bedroom community for Hilo. As the gateway to the Hāmākua Coast, Honokaa provides the first unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean traveling downslope from Waimea.

The Hāmākua Coast was the classic plantation community in the early 20th century, but since the closing of the Big Island's sugar industry, the district has had to diversify its economy. Presently, with much of the district still zoned for agriculture, Hāmākua has seen rising prospects in other crops including pineapples, coffee, papaya, macadamia nuts, and tea.

People
Honokaa is the home of the fourth governor of Hawaii since statehood, John D. Waihee III, who served from December 2, 1986, to December 2, 1994. Waihee is the first Native Hawaiian to hold that office anywhere in the United States.

Honokaa was also home to Yoshito Takamine, the late Hawaii state representative and labor leader.

Roseanne Barr, an American actress, comedian, writer, producer and politician, resides in Honokaa.

Culture
Honokaa boasts a historic downtown district. In 1930, the Honokaa People's Theatre was built on Māmane Street by the Tanimoto family. The theater hosted the Hāmākua Music Festival every fall from 1993 to 2006, and again in 2009. Proceeds went to fund local music education on the island. The festival has hosted a number of jazz, classical, and Hawaiian folk musicians, including Ray Brown, Gene Harris, James Moody, Howard Alden, Big Brother and the Holding Company and Hubert Laws. Ranching, along with nascent diversified agriculture, is the primary industry in Honokaa and the Hamakua District. Honokaa hosts a Saturday farmers' market, held on Māmane Street, The Farmers' Market at Hāmākua Harvest on Sundays from 9:00am – 2:00pm on the corner of Māmane Street and Māmalahoa Highway, and the Honoka'a Country Market features Hawaii Big Island Beef, a locally raised and grass-fed beef.

While ranching and rodeos may seem idiosyncratic to some visitors, ranching in Hawaii has a long history. This tradition has been celebrated annually on Western Weekend beginning in 2006, and included children's activities, country western bands, a block party with paniolo barbecue, a rodeo, and the ribald Saloon Girl Contest. Western Weekend was sponsored in part by a grant from the County of Hawaii Department of Research & Development, Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Cinema
Honokaʻa is the namesake and setting in the 2009 Japanese film Honokaʻa Boy (Japanese: ホノカアボーイ). The world premier occurred in the Honokaʻa People's Theatre, which was featured prominently in the film.

There is reference to a marketplace in the town in the film Cloud Atlas.

School
Honokaa High & Intermediate School is located in the CDP. Honokaʻa Elementary School shares some campus facilities such as the cafeteria and library.

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Honomu, Hawaii

Honomū (Honomū) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 509 at the 2010 census, down from 541 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Honomū is located on the northeast side of the island of Hawaii at 19.87139°N, -155.11707°W. Hawaii Route 19 passes through the community, leading northwest 31 mi to Honokaa and south 11 mi to Hilo. Hawaii Route 220 leads southwest from Route 19 through the center of Honomu 3.8 mi to its terminus at Akaka Falls State Park.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 km2, of which 0.07 km2, or 5.83%, are water.

2000 Census data
As of the census of 2000, there were 541 people, 193 households, and 143 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,172.8 PD/sqmi. There were 213 housing units at an average density of 461.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 23.29% White, 0.74% Native American, 29.94% Asian, 5.18% Pacific Islander, 2.03% from other races, and 38.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.20% of the population.

There were 193 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,179, and the median income for a family was $35,536. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,190. About 11.9% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.

Places of worship
The Köyasan Shingon Mission of Hawaii is based in Honomu.

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Kahaluʻu-Keauhou, Hawaii

Kahaluu-Keauhou is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 3,549 at the 2010 census, up from 2,414 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Kahaluu-Keauhou is located on the western side of the island of Hawaii at 19.57556°N, -155.96056°W (19.575554, -155.960522). It is bordered to the north by Holualoa, to the east by Honalo, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Kealakekua is 5 mi to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kahaluu-Keauhou CDP has a total area of 20.4 km2, of which 14.5 km2 are land and 5.9 km2, or 28.89%, are water.

On the coast is the historic district of Kahaluu Bay.

2000 Census data
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,414 people, 1,000 households, and 661 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 407.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,339 housing units at an average density of 394.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 65.53% White, 0.37% African American, 0.33% Native American, 11.35% Asian, 7.87% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 13.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.02% of the population.

Of 1,000 households, 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 16.4% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,522, and the median income for a family was $60,368. Males had a median income of $31,583 versus $26,389 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $33,067. About 8.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.9% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Kahaluʻu-Keauhou, Hawaii


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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Kailua-Kona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It's most commonly referred to simply as Kona (a name it shares with the district to which it belongs), but also as Kona Town, and occasionally as Kailua (a name it shares with a community on the windward side of Oahu), thus its less frequent use. Kailua-Kona is the second-largest settlement on the island of Hawaii (after Hilo) and the largest on the island's west side, where it is the center of commerce and the tourist industry. Kailua-Kona is served by Kona International Airport, just to the north in the adjacent CDP of Kalaoa. The population was 19,713 at the 2020 census, up from 11,975 at the 2010 census.

Kailua-Kona was the closest major settlement to the epicenter of the 2006 Kiholo Bay earthquake.

Kailua-Kona's boundaries were altered significantly for the 2020 census. The eastern portion of Kailua-Kona became part of the neighboring Holualoa CDP, while the western portion of Holualoa became part of Kailua-Kona.

History
The community was established by King Kamehameha I to be his seat of government when he was chief of Kona before he consolidated rule of the archipelago in 1795. It was later designated as the capital of the newly unified Kingdom of Hawaii. The capital was later moved to Lāhainā, and then to Honolulu.

Royal fishponds at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park were the hub of unified Hawaiian culture. The town later functioned as a retreat of the Hawaiian royal family. Up until the late 1800s, Kailua-Kona was primarily a small fishing village. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the region has undergone a real estate and construction boom fueled by tourism and investment.

In 2014, the Pālamanui Community Forest preserve was created in Kailua-Kona with a goal of preserving and protecting the native trees of Hawai’i.

Geography
Kailua-Kona is located at 19.65°N, -155.99417°W (19.649973, −155.994028), along the shoreline of Kailua Bay and up the southern slope of Hualālai volcano. There are no major rivers or streams in Kailua-Kona or on the Kona side of Hawaii.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Town has a total area of 103.3 km2, of which 92.3 km2 are land and 11.0 km2, or 10.67%, are water.

Kailua-Kona is bordered to the north by Kalaoa, to the south by Holualoa, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean from Kailua Bay in the south to Honokohau Bay in the north. The Kailua-Kona postal code is 96740 (post office boxes – 96745).

Climate
Kailua-Kona has a tropical, semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) with warm temperatures year-round, typical of its latitude in the tropics. It is the warmest place in the United States of America in January on average. The coolest month is February, with an average high temperature of 81.2 °F, while the warmest is August, with an average high of 86.9 °F. In addition to being the warmest place in the United States in January, it is also the city with the highest record low in the United States with an all-time low temperature of 56 F. Humidity is generally between 50% and 70%. Kailua-Kona is generally dry, with an average annual precipitation of 18.93 in. Mornings are typically clear, while thermal clouds created in the day raise the temperature during the day.

Vog can cover parts of the Kona coast from time to time depending on the activity of the Kilauea volcano and the island winds. Kailua-Kona is located on the leeward side of the Hualalai Volcano, sheltering the town from wind and rain.

2000 Census data
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,870 people, 3,537 households, and 2,429 families residing in Kailua-Kona. The population density was 278.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,322 housing units at an average density of 121.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 38.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 18.3% Asian, 13.2% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 27.07% from two or more races. 10.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,537 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.26.

In Kailua-Kona the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,874, and the median income for a family was $46,657. Males had a median income of $30,353 versus $26,471 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,624. 10.8% of the population and 6.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Economy
Kailua-Kona saw an economic downturn during the 2008 national financial crisis but in the early 2010s has seen significant growth and economic development. Tourism also saw a downturn in the late 2000s but has since seen some resurgence. Visitor air arrivals alone increased about 160% from 2010 to 2017.

The University of Hawaii held its first classes at the new Hawaii Community College Palamanui Campus in 2015.

Since the early 2000s the Kona side had seen significant amounts of vog from Puʻu ʻŌʻō and Kīlauea, but that changed in May 2018 when Kilauea largely ceased its emissions. Kailua-Kona's air is clearer than it has been in decades.

Attractions and events
Kailua-Kona is the host of the annual Ironman World Championship triathlon, the annual Kona Coffee Festival, and the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament.

Kona coffee is the variety of Coffea arabica cultivated on the slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona Districts. The Kona Historical Society manages two coffee related historical sites: the Kona Coffee Living History Farm and the H.N. Greenwell Store Museum just south of Kailua-Kona. Ali'i Drive, Kailua's oceanfront downtown street, starts at Kailua-Kona Pier. It has also been given the designation as a Hawaii Scenic Byway called the "Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast". This byway features archaeological sites that have survived for hundreds of years.

North of the pier is the Kamakahonu royal residence and Ahuena Heiau, and nearby now stands the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. Another royal residence is Hulihee Palace, used by members of the Hawaiian royal family until 1914. The Historic Kona Inn and other shops are on the street.

Churches on the drive include Mokuaikaua Church, Hawaii's first Christian church (the congregation began in 1820), Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, and Living Stones Church, a historical structure built after Mokuaikaua and used as a Christian Missionary landing location in the 1800–1900. Parks include La'aloa Bay (also known as Magic Sands or White Sands Beach) and Kahaluu Bay, a popular snorkeling location.

Boat tours that allow tourists to watch dolphins and whales, swim with manta rays, turtles and fish in the ocean usually depart from the Kailua-Kona pier or nearby Honokohau and Keauhou harbors.

Media
Kailua-Kona is served by television station KLEI and by the newspaper West Hawaii Today, which is owned by Canadian publisher Black Press Media (Black Press Group Ltd.)—also known simply as Black Press—whose headquarters are in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Education
The Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Kealakehe Elementary School, Kahakai Elementary School, Kealakehe Intermediate School, and Kealakehe High School are in the Kailua CDP.

The University of the Nations, a Youth With A Mission training center, is in Kailua-Kona.

Notable residents

 * Pepper, a reggae rock band

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Kalaoa, Hawaii

Kalaoa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 9,644 as of the 2010 census, up from 6,794 residents at the 2000 census.

Geography
Kalaoa is located on the west side of the island of Hawaii at 19.72306°N, -156.00472°W (19.722969, -156.004669). It is bordered to the south by Kailua-Kona, and Waimea is 33 mi to the northeast. Kalaoa sits on the lower western slopes of the Hualalai volcano and extends west to the Pacific Ocean.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 118.1 km2, of which 101.4 km2 are land and 16.7 km2, or 14.13%, are water.

2000 Census data
At the 2000 census there were 6,794 people, 2,402 households, and 1,724 families. The population density was 172.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,541 housing units at an average density of 64.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 49.34% White, 0.35% African American, 0.52% Native American, 13.39% Asian, 10.35% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 25.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.95%.

Of the 2,402 households 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 19.4% of households were one person and 3.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.19.

The age distribution was 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median household income was $53,024 and the median family income was $56,461. Males had a median income of $35,082 versus $27,130 for females. The per capita income was $24,179. About 3.0% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Mokulele Airlines, a small inter-island commuter airline, is headquartered in the CDP, on the grounds of Keahole at Kona Int'l Airport.

Transportation
Keahole at Kona International Airport is located in the lower Kalaoa CDP, and serves the western side of the Big Island, including Kailua-Kona, Holualoa, Keauhou, Captain Cook, Waikoloa, Waimea, and the Kohala Coast.

The Kalaoa area is served by two major highways: the upper and lower routes of Hawaii Belt Road. The upper section is known as Mamalahoa Highway/Route 190, and the lower, more utilized coastal route, is known as Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, but it is also known by its nickname as The Queen K/Route 19.

Points of interest

 * Keahole Point
 * Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii
 * Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
 * Mount Hualalai

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Kapaau, Hawaii

Kapa'au  (Kapaau) is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Located at the northern tip of the big island of Hawaii, it is celebrated as the birthplace of Kamehameha I.

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Kapa'au as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 1,734 at the 2010 census, up from 1,159 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Kapa'au is in the North Kohala District of Hawaii County. It is bordered to the east by Halaula, and Hāwī is 2 mi to the west. Hawaii Route 270 is the main road through the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kapa'au CDP has a total area of 7.4 km2, of which 6933 sqm, or 0.09%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,159 people, 405 households, and 270 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 536.1 PD/sqmi. There were 443 housing units at an average density of 204.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 23.47% White, 0.09% African American, 0.09% Native American, 27.44% Asian, 9.32% Pacific Islander, 1.73% from other races, and 37.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.65% of the population.

There were 405 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,764, and the median income for a family was $50,703. Males had a median income of $30,694 versus $28,021 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,131. About 4.7% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest
The King Kamehameha Statue was cast in 1888, lost at sea, and then recovered and erected at Kapa'au. His actual birthplace was a few miles away in the Kohala Historical Sites State Monument, a remote area not easily accessible. June 11 is the state holiday Kamehameha Day, celebrated by a parade through the town. The Kauhola Point Lighthouse was on the coast about 3 mi northeast of the town.

Kohala High School, Kohala Middle School, and Kohala Elementary School are located in Kapa'au and serve students in grades K-12.

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Keaau, Hawaii

Keaau (also written as Keaau) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii. located in the District of Puna. The population was 1,195 at the time of the 2020 census. The population decreased by roughly 50% from 2,253 at the time of the 2010 census.

History
Keaau was called ‘Ōla‘a and in 1899, the Olaa Sugar Company leased about 4,000 acres of land, for growing sugarcane.

Geography
Keaau is on the east side of the island of Hawaii at 19.62111°N, -155.04167°W (19.621072, -155.041706). It is bordered to the southwest by Kurtistown. Hilo is 8 mi to the north. The junction of Hawaii Route 11 (the Hawaii Belt Road) and Hawaii Route 130 (Keaau-Pahoa Road) is in the northern part of the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.7 km2, all of it land.

The Board on Geographic Names officially designated the populated place as Keaau in 2003.

2010 Census data
At the 2010 census there were 2,253 people in 701 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 901.2 PD/sqmi. There were 757 housing units at an average density of 302.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 12.38% White, 0.22% African American, 0.18% American Indian & Alaska Native, 52.02% Asian, 7.50% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 27.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.74%.

Of the 701 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 3.21.

In the Keaau CDP the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 9.6% from 25 to 34, 19.6 from 35 to 49, 20.4% from 50 to 64, and 17.2% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 males there were 100.4 females.

The median household income was $39,722 and the median family income in 2000 was $43,347. Males had a median income in 2000 of $27,344 versus $23,287 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $14,657. About 9.6% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * Hiiaka's Healing Herb Garden
 * Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation visitors center between Hilo and Keaau

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Kealakekua, Hawaii

Kealakekua is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,019 at the 2010 census, up from 1,645 at the 2000 census.

It was the subject of the 1933 popular song "My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii" by Bill Cogswell, Tommy Harrison and Johnny Noble, which became a Hawaiian music standard.

Geography
Kealakekua is located on the west side of the island of Hawaii at 19.52639°N, -155.92278°W (19.526436, −155.922891). It is bordered to the north by Honalo and to the south by Captain Cook. Hawaii Route 11 is the main road through the community, leading north 10 mi to Kailua-Kona and south 49 mi to Naalehu.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.7 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,645 people, 639 households, and 423 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 218.1 PD/sqmi. There were 692 housing units at an average density of 91.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 24.74% White, 0.73% African American, 0.67% Native American, 36.84% Asian, 7.23% Pacific Islander, 2.07% from other races, and 27.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.18% of the population.

There were 639 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $38,026, and the median income for a family was $45,192. Males had a median income of $29,333 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,495. About 9.2% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates Konawaena Elementary School, which has a Kealakekua postal address but is in the Captain Cook CDP.

Two schools, Konawaena Middle School and Konawaena High School, are on a campus partially in Captain Cook CDP and partially in Kealakekua CDP.

Kona Pacific Public Charter School, founded in 2008, serves students in kindergarten through grade 8.

Notable people

 * Brian Adams (1964–2007), professional wrestler and boxer
 * Harry Kiyoshi Ishisaka (1927–1978), important figure in the development of aikido in southern California
 * Keala Keanaaina (born 1973), American football player
 * Henry Ōpūkaha`ia (1792–1818), a resident of Kealakekua, at 15 years old Ōpūkaha`ia boarded the Triumph to New Haven, Connecticut, where he was educated at Yale and was the impetus for Christian missionaries' arrival in Hawaii in 1820
 * Ellison Shoji Onizuka (1946–1986), American astronaut lost in the destruction of Space Shuttle Challenger
 * Douglas A. Zembiec (1973–2007), U.S. Marine Corps officer, Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, Silver Star, Bronze Star and two-time Purple Heart recipient

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Kukuihaele, Hawaii

Kukuihaele is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 281 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Kukuihaele is located on the north side of the island of Hawaii at 20.11944°N, -155.57111°W (20.119536, -155.571160). It sits at an elevation of 730 ft atop cliffs overlooking Waipio Bay. Hawaii Route 240 passes through the southern part of the community, ending less than 1 mi to the west at an overlook into the Waipio Valley, and leading east 7 mi to Honokaa. Hilo is 50 mi to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kukuihaele CDP has a total area of 5.9 km2, of which 4.4 km2 are land and 1.5 km2, or 25.30%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 317 people, 106 households, and 76 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 187.7 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 73.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 22.40% White, 1.26% Native American, 25.55% Asian, 16.40% Pacific Islander, and 34.38% from two or more races. 11.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 106 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.49.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $22,353 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,623. 14.9% of the population and 11.0% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.6% of those under the age of 18 and 20.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

History
Kukuihaele is the site of the original Hawaiian Island stand of cinchona trees, from which quinine is made. It was planted by David McHattie Forbes in the early 1900s.

Kukuihaele was known in ancient Hawaii as "the land of many heiau" (temples). During the migratory period of Hawaii, a healing priest (Kahuna la'au lapa'au) lived here and trained many to become healers. His name was, Kamakanui'ahailono. Most of the heiau, except for one, were destroyed by sugar planters.

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Kurtistown, Hawaii

Kurtistown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, in the District of Puna. The population was 1,298 at the 2010 census, up from 1,157 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Kurtistown is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii at 19.59056°N, -155.07028°W (19.590584, -155.070142). It is bordered to the northeast by Keaau, to the southeast by Orchidlands Estates, to the south by Hawaiian Acres, and to the west by Mountain View. Hawaii Route 11 passes through the community, leading north 10 mi to Hilo and southwest 20 mi to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kurtistown CDP has a total area of 15.4 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,298 people in 476 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 223.8 PD/sqmi. There were 532 housing units at an average density of 91.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 19.49% White, 0.23% African American, 0.31% American Indian & Alaska Native, 35.82% Asian, 9.40% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 34.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.02% of the population.

There were 476 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.73.

In the Kurtistown CDP the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 8.7% from 25 to 34, 18.9% from 35 to 49, 24.7% from 50 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 males there were 100.6 females.

The median income for a household in the CDP at the 2000 census was $46,012, and the median income for a family in 2000 was $51,176. Males had a median income in 2000 of $35,000 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $16,528. About 6.5% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Kurtistown, Hawaii


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Laupāhoehoe, Hawaii

Laupāhoehoe is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, in the District of North Hilo. The population was 581 at the 2010 census, up from 473 at the 2000 census. The community's name means "lava tip" and refers to the angular lava tip or cape formed by ancient pāhoehoe (smooth lava) flows which created the cape on which the community was built.

History
On April 1, 1946, the Hawaiian Islands were struck by the so-called "April Fools Day tsunami", originating from the Aleutian Islands earthquake. Approximately 159 people in the islands were killed. The tsunami had the largest impact on the Big Island, with the greatest number of deaths occurring in Hilo with 96 fatalities. The school building at Laupāhoehoe was inundated by the tsunami and 24 people drowned. Of the dead, 16 were schoolchildren, four were teachers, and four were residents. A monument to the dead now stands on Laupāhoehoe Point.

Geography
Laupāhoehoe is located on the northeast side of the island of Hawaii, at 19.98472°N, -155.23611°W (19.983296, -155.235889). Hawaii Route 19 passes through the community, leading southeast 24 mi to Hilo and west 32 mi to Waimea.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.2 km2, of which 5.5 km2 are land and 0.7 km2, or 10.66%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 581 people in 214 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 276.7 /mi2. There were 243 housing units at an average density of 115.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 36.49% White, 0.34% African American, 0.17% American Indian & Alaska Native, 24.44% Asian, 4.82% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 32.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.59% of the population.

There were 214 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.71.

In the Laupāhoehoe CDP the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 12.9% from 25 to 34, 15.1% from 35 to 49, 26.0% from 50 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males. For every 100 males there were 95.0 females.

The median income for a household in the CDP at the 2000 census was $29,250, and the median income for a family in 2000 was $30,000. Males had a median income in 2000 of $21,667 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $11,896. About 28.4% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 41.1% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Laupāhoehoe, Hawaii


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Leilani Estates, Hawaii

Leilani Estates is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States located in the District of Puna. The subdivision was formed in 1964. The population was 1,139 at the 2020 census, down from 1,560 at the 2010 census, and up from 1,046 at the 2000 census.

The 2018 lower Puna eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, which occurred within and around the subdivision, claimed many homes and displaced an unknown number of Leilani Estates residents. Accessing the entire resulting solid lava rock flow field has been prohibited, as per the Mayor's 12/6/18 Emergency Proclamation, with fines up to $5,000 for violations. As of January 2019, in further effort to prevent the private subdivision from becoming a public attraction, the Leilani Community Association began enforcing regulations regarding no parking on private roads, no trespassing on private property, and no tours being conducted in the subdivision.

Geography
Leilani Estates is located near the eastern tip of the island of Hawaiʻi. It is 3 mi south of Pāhoa and 23 mi south of Hilo. It is bordered to the southeast by the Malama Kī Forest Reserve.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.45 km2, all of it land.

Leilani Estates is located directly on a stretch of the lower East Rift Zone of Kīlauea volcano, in lava flow hazard zone 1. Zone 1 includes the summit and rift zones of active volcanoes—new eruptive vents can spawn anywhere inside this zone. Approximately 10% or 50 sqmi out of the 500 sqmi of Puna have been covered by lava flows since 1790.

2018 eruption
Of the 24 total volcanic fissure vents that formed during the event, 14 erupted lava to varying degrees within Leilani Estates. ʻAhuʻailāʻau (initially designated Fissure 8) on Luana St. was the dominant vent that produced the most output of lava, with fountaining as high as 330 feet and flow front advancement as fast as 76m/hr as it reached the ocean miles below Leilani Estates. By the time the eruption ceased on August 9 of 2018, around 200 homes had been destroyed within the subdivision.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,560 people in 696 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 371.4 PD/sqmi. There were 807 housing units at an average density of 192.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 63.4% White, 1.4% African American, 1.8% American Indian & Alaska Native, 6.1% Asian, 6.2% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 20.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.8% of the population.

There were 696 households, out of which 18.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.24.

In the Leilani Estates CDP the population was spread out, with 17.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 11.7% from 25 to 34, 17.6% from 35 to 49, 32.9% from 50 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 113.1 males. For every 100 males there were 88.4 females.

The median income for a household in the CDP at the 2000 census was $31,540, and the median income for a family in 2000 was $32,692. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $22,875 for females in 2000. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $15,522. About 13.7% of families and 21.9% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 25.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Mountain View, Hawaii

Mountain View is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States located in the District of Puna. The population was 3,924 at the 2010 census, up from 2,799 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Mountain View is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, at 19.53972°N, -155.14139°W (19.539730, -155.141348). It is bordered by Kurtistown to the northeast, Hawaiian Acres to the east, Fern Acres and Eden Roc to the southeast, Fern Forest to the south, and Volcano to the southwest. Hawaii Route 11 runs through the southeast side of the community, leading north 15 mi to Hilo and southwest 15 miles to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 144.4 sqkm, all of it land.

Demographics
At the 2010 census, there were 3,924 people in 1,318 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 69.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,510 housing units at an average density of 26.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 24.90% White, 0.38% African American, 0.71% American Indian and Alaska Native, 16.00% Asian, 9.89% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.68% from other races, and 46.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.41% of the population.

Of the 1,318 households, 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.98.

In the Mountain View CDP the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 12.4% from 25 to 34, 18.0 from 35 to 49, 21.5% from 50 to 64, and 9.7% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 males there were 103.2 females.

The median household income was $26,860 and the median income in 2000 for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income in 2000 of $24,250 versus $22,135 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $13,229. About 23.6% of families and 30.3% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 45.7% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Naalehu, Hawaii

Nāālehu (Nāālehu) is a community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Nāālehu is Hawaiian for "the volcanic ashes". It is one of the southernmost communities with a post office in the 50 states of the United States. (See List of extreme points of the United States.) For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Naalehu as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 866 at the 2010 census, down from 919 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Nāālehu is located near the southern tip of the island of Hawaii at 19.06583°N, -155.5875°W (19.065925, -155.587528) in the Kaū District. It is bordered to the west by Waiohinu, and Discovery Harbour is to the southwest. (The two communities are census-designated places but do not have post offices.)

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Nāālehu CDP has a total area of 5.6 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 919 people, 290 households, and 209 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 426.1 PD/sqmi. There were 332 housing units at an average density of 153.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.38% White, 0.33% African American, 0.11% Native American, 45.59% Asian, 13.82% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 31.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.44% of the population.

There were 290 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.77.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,750, and the median income for a family was $36,964. Males had a median income of $23,625 versus $20,125 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,755. 20.4% of the population and 16.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Points of interest
Nāālehu is home to one of several ground communication stations operated by Bigelow Aerospace that is used to communicate with its space modules in orbit. The southernmost church in the United States is Lighthouse Baptist Church.

Notable residents

 * Shigeo Kikuchi, Buddhist missionary and memoirist

title: Naalehu, Hawaii


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Nanawale Estates, Hawaii

Nānāwale Estates (also spelled "Nānāwale Estates") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States located in the District of Puna. The population was 1,426 at the 2010 census, up from 1,073 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Nānāwale Estates is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii at 19.50722°N, -154.91361°W (19.507139, -154.913726). It is bordered to the north by Hawaiian Beaches, to the west by Pahoa, and to the south by the Nānāwale Forest Reserve. It is 20 mi south of Hilo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.7 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,426 people in 520 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 750.5 PD/sqmi. There were 625 housing units at an average density of 328.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 36.12% White, 1.26% African American, 2.17% American Indian & Alaska Native, 15.78% Asian, 11.29% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 32.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.29% of the population.

There were 520 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.74.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 12.6% from 25 to 34, 18.7% from 35 to 49, 24.0% from 50 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 males there were 104.9 females.

The median income for a household in the CDP at the 2000 census was $35,703, and the median income for a family in 2000 was $36,875. Males had a median income of $21,250 in 2000 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $11,524. About 28.9% of families and 31.0% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 38.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Community association
The Nānāwale Community Association is located at 14-855 Kehau Street, Pahoa, HI 96778. Bi-monthly board meetings happen at 6:30pm on the second Wednesday of the month.

title: Nanawale Estates, Hawaii


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Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates (also known as Orchidland or Orchid Land Estates) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States located in the District of Puna. The population was 2,815 at the 2010 census, up from 1,731 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Orchidlands Estates is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii at 19.56083°N, -155.0125°W (19.560858, -155.012566). It is bordered to the northeast by Hawaiian Paradise Park, to the south by Ainaloa, to the southwest by Hawaiian Acres, and to the northwest by Kurtistown. It is 14 mi south of Hilo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 25.1 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,815 people in 1,011 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 296.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,139 housing units at an average density of 119.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 32.01% White, 0.82% African American, 0.64% American Indian & Alaska Native, 21.74% Asian, 10.98% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 1.74% from other races, and 32.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.67% of the population.

There were 1,011 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.78.

In the Orchidlands Estates CDP the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 13.2% from 25 to 34, 18.3% from 35 to 49, 24.3% from 50 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 males there were 96.0 females.

The median income for a household in the CDP at the 2000 census was $27,083, and the median income for a family in 2000 was $31,290. Males had a median income of $32,045 in 2000 versus $24,188 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $13,748. About 24.1% of families and 27.6% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 38.8% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii


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Paauilo, Hawaii

Pa'auilo (Paauilo; ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 618 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Pa'auilo is located on the northeast side of the island of Hawaii at 20.04389°N, -155.37028°W (20.043769, -155.370323). Hawaii Route 19 passes through the community, leading southeast 34 mi to Hilo and west 21 mi to Waimea.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 km2, of which 2.7 km2 is land and 0.1 km2, or 4.14%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 571 people, 191 households, and 141 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 496.3 PD/sqmi. There were 198 housing units at an average density of 172.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.06% White, 0.18% African American, 0.70% Native American, 41.68% Asian, 5.60% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 35.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.49% of the population.

There were 191 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,659, and the median income for a family was $34,792. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,477. About 11.3% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Pahala, Hawaii

Pahala is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,403 at the 2020 census.

History
Pahala was created by a sugarcane plantation. The area selected to house the sugar refinery had several key features: In Hawaiian, Pāhala refers to the ashes of leaves from the hala tree (Pandanus tectorius). Long ago, when cracks were found in the sugarcane fields, workers would stuff them with hala leaves and burn them.
 * a flat plateau on a sloping mountainous region
 * direct access to a water well
 * a strategic central location to sugarcane fields

For years, Pahala consisted of a manager's house, several plantation homes, a general store, and the sugar refinery. Many of the sugarcane workers were housed in small camps in and around Pahala and in camps situated throughout the outlying sugarcane fields. Many of these camps were self-sufficient. They consisted of eight to twelve plantation dwellings with a small store. Some camps had specialty shops such as a blacksmith or a simple barbershop. As time passed some installed gas stations.

In 1881, the first public school in the district of Kau was established in Kapapala. The humble campus consisted of just two buildings. Some years later the school and its two buildings were relocated to Pahala and called Pahala High and Elementary School. In 1959, as Hawaii Territory became the state of Hawaii, the last class of the Pahala High School held commencement ceremonies. The school then became Kaū High and Pahala Elementary School. It is the second oldest public school in the state of Hawaii, behind Lāhaināluna School in Lāhainā. Still in use today at Kaū High is Kapono Building, the oldest public school building west of the Rocky Mountains. The only other public school in the district of Kaū is Nāālehu Elementary. Nāālehu once had a high school. Today, students attend grades kindergarten through 6th grade in Nāālehu.

As time progressed, Pahala became the focal town of the northeastern side of the district of Kaū; Nāālehu became the other focal town to the south of the district. Businesses from outer camps migrated to Pahala to set up shop. With social and economic changes came the demands for convenience. Soon, more stores opened up. A bank and gas stations were built. For leisure, a town hall or "Club House" was built and used by the plantation and the community to hold meetings and parties. In the early 1940s Pahala Theatre was built.

By the early 1960s, C. Brewer & Co. had decided to phase out all of the camps and move homes and other structures to Pahala. At this time C. Brewer explored other alternatives to diversify into, eventually settling on macadamia nuts. Considered a weed in their native Australia, macadamia trees flourished into a new niche market for Hawaii.

The early 1970s demonstrated how influential the world's economy can be to Pahala. The 1970s brought about fuel shortages, and developing nations began to produce cheaper sugar. During the 1970s C. Brewer proposed the perfect opportunity to diversify. A gentleman by the name of Bob Shleser had proposed to Doc Buyers (then CEO of C. Brewer) the idea and technology to convert the Pahala Sugar Mill to produce ethanol fuel from sugarcane. Shleser also proposed that Hawaii County pass a bill that would require 25% of all vehicles on the island to be retrofitted to use ethanol by 1985. Doc Buyers, however, decided against it.

By the late 1970s, with sugar's looming demise, C. Brewer instead decided to expand its macadamia nut operations. They began to phase out sugarcane fields that encircled Pahala, converting them to grow macadamia trees.

By the mid 1980s it was apparent that sugar had seen its heyday. Honuapo's mill had closed in 1972 and its workers transferred to Pahala. But other sugarcane plantations around the island began to close as well. Still, the Pahala Sugar Mill continued to produce record tons per acre, but at a steep price. At the time it cost $1.50 to produce 1 lb, which would then sell for $0.60. Congress had proposed bills that placed huge tariffs and taxes on imported sugar. But economically, even those measures could not stave off the inevitable.

In the 1990s, it was all too evident that sugarcane had lost its lustre. C. Brewers' investors were getting older and demanded Doc Buyers cut their losses and liquidate. In 1994, Buyers made a last-ditch effort to keep the mill running. But it required all workers to take drastic pay cuts; most would have had to accept minimum wage. The workers refused. That sealed the fate of the sugar legacy in Pahala. The last sugarcane was hauled and processed at the mill. Over the next two years the mill was dismantled and sold as parts to other manufacturing plants around the world. The sugarcane plantation and mill shut down in April 1996.

Many who lived and worked in Pahala moved on to other jobs around the island. Some took jobs in the hotel industry. Some commute up to five hours a day to and from jobs at resorts along the Kohala coast. Some moved to Maui and Kauai and worked at sugarcane plantations there. Others moved to the mainland to try a fresh start. Many old timers that have generations of family ties to Pahala had passed on. Many in the younger generation have chosen not to return.

Still, there are those that have found their roots and figured out a way to remain in Pahala. In fact, unlike many other places where the larger plantation homes were purchased by outsiders coming to live in Hawaii, the manager homes in Pahala were mostly purchased by local people who have stepped up to the new economy and have such jobs as doctor, bakery manager, fisherman, policeman, painting contractor and other jobs important to the community. Some new people have also moved in, restored the historic homes and established their roots, and now call Pahala home.

There has also been a movement to preserve the shoreline near Pahala, called the Kaū Coast, which is the longest uninhabited coast in Hawaii. Its 80 mi now include 235 acre of oceanfront park, for which the community raised more than $4 million to purchase and set aside forever. Another 750 acre along the coast called Kawa is likely to be preserved. Inland, more than 115000 acre have been added to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which now circles Pahala in the mountains above the village.

Geography
Pahala is located in the southern part of the island of Hawaii at 19.20411°N, -155.479°W. Hawaii Route 11 forms the southeast border of the community. The highway leads northeast 52 mi to Hilo and southwest 12 mi to Nāālehu. The main entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 23 mi to the northeast of Pahala on Route 11.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.2 km2, all of it land.

Climate
Pahala has a dry-summer tropical savanna climate (As) with hot daytime temperatures and mild nighttime temperatures year round and a summer dry season. Precipitation peaks during the month of November.

Economy
Pahala's main industries include one of the world's largest macadamia nut growing orchards, cattle and horse ranching, small independent Kaū Coffee farms, and the Kaū Coffee Mill & Visitor Center. Kaū Coffee has won many international coffee tasting competitions.

A former sugar plantation town, Pahala is the district hub for education and health services, including a pharmacy, hospital, clinic, preschool and public school as well as a library.

Plantation houses, from small cottages to large homes and the former plantation manager's manor, have been restored around the village, serving local families and visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Punaluu Black Sand Beach. The village has a post office, swimming pool, two food stores, fire station and gas station. Fisherman sell their catch and farmers sell their produce on the roadside in the village. There is a Catholic, an Assembly of God, and a Baptist church, as well as a Buddhist Hoangwanji and a Tibetan Buddhist temple up the mountain in Wood Valley.

The Kaū District's regional newspaper – the Kaū Calendar – with offices in Pahala, is online daily and printed monthly.

Pahala hosts the annual Kaū Coffee Festival and Kaū Coffee Trail Run, Science Camps of America for teenagers each summer, and many family reunions and weddings, as well as NGO, company, music and dance retreats.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,378 people, 443 households, and 334 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,635.9 PD/sqmi. There were 487 housing units at an average density of 578.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.78% White, 0.07% Native American, 47.68% Asian, 10.45% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 32.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.31% of the population.

There were 443 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,243, and the median income for a family was $31,548. Males had a median income of $25,375 versus $21,023 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,450. About 17.9% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.8% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Pahala, Hawaii


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Pahoa, Hawaii

Pāhoa (Pāhoa ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the District of Puna in Hawai‘i County, Hawai‘i, United States. The population was 924 at the 2020 census. The population dropped by 1.8% from 945 in the 2010 census.

2014 lava flow

In June 2014, a lava flow dubbed the June 27th flow started running from a vent in the Puu Ōō cone in a northeast direction towards the villages of Ka'ohe Homesteads and Pāhoa.

In early September it appeared that the lava flow was en route to the small community of Ka'ohe Homesteads. Community leaders and state officials began to draw up plans for evacuations and the mayor signed an emergency proclamation as the flow approached to within 0.8 miles, a distance it was expected to cover in approximately a week. On September 13, a release from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory stated that the flow had begun to shift away from the subdivision as it had interacted with both the cracks and down-dropped blocks within the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea volcano and a natural valley that leveled away from Ka'ohe Homesteads.

The lava flow then advanced on Pāhoa. On October 25, the flow had reached the town's recycling facility, which was closed and temporarily relocated as a result. The flow was quickly advancing on a nearby cemetery and triggered the first series of evacuations. On November 10, the flow claimed one home.

Officials feared that the lava would cover Hawaii Route 130, the only route in and out of Pāhoa and of the entire lower Puna section of the island. On October 22, The National Park Service announced that it would help state and county officials create an emergency route along 8 miles of the buried Chain of Craters Road in order to help Puna residents who would potentially lose access to the rest of Hawaii. Construction of the Chain of Craters alternate route began by making a path over a wall of lava rock covering the road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The eruption eventually stopped short of Route 130, and work on the emergency route was called off in November 2014.

2018 eruption
The 2018 lower Puna eruption which featured destructive lava flows resulting in the loss of approximately 700 homes, originated in nearby Leilani Estates.

Geography and environment
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 sqmi, all of it land. Soils underlying the Pāhoa area are volcanic in origin, deriving from the currently active Kīlauea Volcano (Earth Metrics Inc., 1986). Kīlauea is one of the Earth's most active volcanoes, with the January 2006 eruption being the longest rift zone eruption in Kīlauea's 200-year recorded history (Volcanology, 2007). The volcanic soils underlying Pāhoa are considered to have been generated by lava flows within the last 125 to 500 years. For example, the eruption of 1840 is known to have deposited a lava flow within 1.5 mi of Pāhoa. Both Hawaii Route 130 and Hawaii Route 132 enter the town boundaries.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 945 people in 321 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 410.9 PD/sqmi. There were 356 housing units at an average density of 154.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 14.92% White, 0.42% African American, 1.48% American Indian & Alaska Native, 43.49% Asian, 12.59% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 26.14% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 6.56% of the population.

There were 321 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 12.0% from 25 to 34, 18.1% from 35 to 49, 23.0% from 50 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 males age 18 over there were 95.2 females.

The median income for a household in the CDP at the 2000 census was $33,333, and the median income for a family in 2000 was $43,571. Males had a median income of $26,103 in 2000 versus $23,571 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $13,850. About 15.7% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
In the Hawaiian language, the word pāhoa means dagger or knife. The pāhoa held pointing downwards, such as the statue at Pāhoa High and Intermediate School, is a symbol of peace and strength. It is unknown when indigenous Hawaiians settled the area during pre-contact times, but the deep, rich soil and important protected archeological sites in the area suggest a long history of habitation. Legends associated with the Pāhoa area are referenced in Hawaii's ancient oral history in the Pele and Hiiaka Myth.

Education
There are two primary schools in the Pāhoa area, Pāhoa Elementary School and Keonepoko Elementary School, in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision. There are two secondary schools, Pāhoa High and Intermediate School on Pāhoa Village Road and the Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences.

title: Pahoa, Hawaii