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Papaikou, Hawaii

Papaikou (Pāpaʻikou) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, and is a few miles north of the county seat, Hilo. The population of Papaikou was 1,314 at the 2010 census, down from 1,414 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Papaikou is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii at 19.79389°N, -155.09667°W (19.794022, -155.096531). Hawaii Route 19 passes through the community, leading south 5 mi to Hilo and northwest 37 mi to Honokaa.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Papaikou CDP has a total area of 4.9 km2, of which 3.7 km2 are land and 1.1 km2, or 23.03%, are water. The CDP borders the Pacific Ocean from Hokeo Point in the north to Kekiwi Point in the south.

Climate
Papaikou has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy rainfall year-round.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 1,414 people, 475 households, and 363 families in the CDP. The population density was 964.3 PD/sqmi. There were 502 housing units at an average density of 342.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.28% White, 0.50% African American, 0.07% Native American, 45.83% Asian, 9.41% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 27.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.86%.

Of the 475 households 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.4% of households were one person and 10.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.35.

The age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median household income was $37,031 and the median family income was $40,446. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $24,205 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,782. About 12.1% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

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Paukaa, Hawaii

Paukaa (Paukaa) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 425 at the 2010 census, down from 495 at the 2000 census. The ZIP code is 96720.

Geography
Paukaa is located on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii at 19.76639°N, -155.09861°W (19.766336, -155.098686). It is north of Wainaku and south of Papaikou. Hilo is 3 mi to the south. It is bordered to the east by the Pacific Ocean, just north of Hilo Bay.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Paukaa CDP has a total area of 1.4 km2, of which 1.1 km2 are land and 0.3 km2, or 19.01%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 495 people, 196 households, and 137 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,174.4 PD/sqmi. There were 215 housing units at an average density of 510.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 33.74% White, 0.40% African American, 41.41% Asian, 5.25% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 18.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.44% of the population.

There were 196 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,804, and the median income for a family was $45,833. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,246. About 5.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Pepeekeo, Hawaii

Pepeekeo (Pepeekeo) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,789 at the 2010 census, up from 1,697 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Pepeekeo is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii at 19.83667°N, -155.10528°W (19.836537, -155.105293), along Hawaii Route 19. It is 3.5 mi south of Honomu, 3 mi north of Papaikou, and 7 mi north of Hilo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.1 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,697 people, 623 households, and 442 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,476.3 PD/sqmi. There were 650 housing units at an average density of 565.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 12.61% White, 0.24% African American, 1.00% Native American, 54.68% Asian, 5.13% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 25.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.02% of the population.

There were 623 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,946, and the median income for a family was $35,345. Males had a median income of $27,411 versus $22,258 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,037. About 16.9% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Puako, Hawaii

Puako (Puakō) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 772 at the 2010 census, up from 429 at the 2000 census. The epicenter of the 2006 Kiholo Bay earthquake was some 10 km offshore of the village.

Geography
Puako is located on the west side of the island of Hawaii at 19.9675°N, -155.84667°W (19.967500, -155.846667). It is bordered to the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the east by Waikoloa Village. Hawaii Route 19 forms the eastern border of Puako and leads northeast 14 mi to Waimea and southwest 28 mi to Kailua-Kona.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Puako CDP has a total area of 45.7 km2, of which 26.7 km2 are land and 19.0 km2, or 41.56%, are water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 429 people, 215 households, and 118 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 41.6 PD/sqmi. There were 702 housing units at an average density of 68.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 71.56% White, 11.42% Asian, 4.43% Pacific Islander, and 12.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.26% of the population.

There were 215 households, out of which 14.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.43.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 11.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 41.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,250, and the median income for a family was $81,176. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $63,857. None of the families and 3.1% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.2% of those over 64.

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Volcano, Hawaii

Volcano or Volcano Village is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States located in the District of Puna with a small portion of the CDP in the District of Kaū. The population was 2,575 at the 2010 census, up from 2,231 at the 2000 census.

Geography and climate
Volcano is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, on the border of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and near the northeast rim of Kīlauea's summit caldera.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 151.7 km2, all of it land. Hawaii Route 11 passes through the southern part of the community, leading northeast 27 mi to Hilo and southwest 37 mi to Nāālehu.

Its altitude ranges from below 2800 ft in the southeast to over 6200 ft at its uninhabited northern end. Due to this, Volcano features a subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cfb), with relatively uniform temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year, although rainfall is concentrated during the months of November through April.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,575 people in 1,228 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 45.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,740 housing units at an average density of 30.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 51.53% White, 0.74% African American, 0.39% American Indian & Alaska Native, 11.57% Asian, 9.79% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 25.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.82% of the population.

There were 1,228 households, out of which 17.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.10.

In the Volcano CDP the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 8.8% from 25 to 34, 16.4% from 35 to 49, 34.6% from 50 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 males there were 100.7 females.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,231 people, 896 households, and 498 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 39.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,229 housing units at an average density of 21.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 47.87% White, 0.49% African American, 0.54% Native American, 11.39% Asian, 12.24% Pacific Islander, 1.34% from other races, and 26.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.28% of the population.

There were 896 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $35,977, and the median income for a family was $44,432. Males had a median income of $30,929 versus $31,679 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,913. About 10.4% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

 * Garrett Hongo (b. 1951), poet, current professor of creative writing at the University of Oregon
 * Jason Scott Lee (b. 1966), actor, martial artist, founder of the Ulua Theatre in Volcano
 * Dietrich Varez (1939–2018; born in Berlin, Germany), printmaker-painter.

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Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

Waikōloa Village is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 6,362 at the 2010 census, up from 4,806 at the 2000 census. The name Waikoloa is used by the local post office.

Geography
Waikōloa Village is located on the west side of the island of Hawaii at 19.94139°N, -155.79278°W (19.941445, −155.792655). It is bordered to the west by Puako. Hawaii Route 19 forms the border between the two communities; it leads northeast 14 mi to Waimea and southwest 28 mi to Kailua-Kona.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Waikōloa Village CDP has a total area of 46.2 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,806 people, 1,750 households, and 1,225 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 251.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,057 housing units at an average density of 107.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 45.92% White, 0.48% African American, 0.21% Native American, 16.65% Asian, 9.20% Pacific Islander, 1.46% from other races, and 26.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.99% of the population.

There were 1,750 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,040, and the median income for a family was $55,222. Males had a median income of $36,134 versus $30,881 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,328. About 8.6% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Waimea, Hawaii County, Hawaii

Waimea is a landlocked community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Waimea is the center for ranching activities and paniolo culture. The name Waimea means reddish water. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 7,028 at the 2000 census and 9,212 at the 2010 census. Since each U.S. state cannot have more than one post office of the same name, and there is a post office in Waimea, Kauai County, the official U.S. Post Office designation for Waimea is Kamuela, although this name is only used by the post office, not by locals or the local government.

The Parker Ranch in and around Waimea is the largest privately owned cattle ranch in the United States, and the annual Fourth of July rodeo is a major event. The Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is held annually in the first week of February.

Waimea is home to the headquarters of two astronomical observatories located on Mauna Kea, the W. M. Keck Observatory and the Canada–France–Hawaii Telescope. It is headquarters of the International Lunar Observatory Association.

Waimea is the home of Hawaii Preparatory Academy and Parker School, two of the top independent schools in Hawaii.

Native Hawaiian
It is believed that the watershed area of the Kohala mountains once supported several thousand native Hawaiians, who practiced subsistence agriculture, made kapa, and thatched dwellings. As the Europeans arrived in the area, most of the sandalwood (Santalum ellipticum) forests were harvested and the land became ideal for grazing animals. California longhorn cattle were given as a gift to Hawaiian King Kamehameha I by British Captain George Vancouver in 1793. In 1809, John Palmer Parker arrived to the area after jumping ship and over time became employed by the king to hunt and tame the population of cattle, which at this point had grown out of control. In 1815 Parker married Kipikane, the daughter of a high-ranking chief, and as a family developed what is now Parker Ranch, the largest ranch in the area.

Spanish
The early 19th century also saw the arrival from the Viceroyalties of New Spain and Río de la Plata of the horse and Spanish vaqueros ("cowboys"), bringing the traditional Euro-Latin culture of riding and roping skills. The king hired these vaqueros to teach Hawaiians herding and ranching skills, and by 1836 the island had working cowboys. As the Hawaiian culture and Latin vaquero cultured commingled, a unique breed of cowboy emerged, the paniolo.

World War II
During World War II, beef and vegetable prices increased, and farmers returned to cultivate corn, beets, cabbage and a variety of other green vegetables. Farm and ranchland acreage increased from 75 in 1939 to 518 in 1946. Waimea saw many soldiers during this time, who were stationed at Camp Tarawa. When the war was over and the military had left, Waimea had an entertainment center, the Kahilu Theatre, and an airstrip, Waimea-Kohala Airport.

Geography
Waimea is located in the northern part of the island of Hawaii at an elevation of 2676 ft above sea level. It sits at the southern foot of Kohala, the oldest volcano on the island, and it is near the northwestern base of Mauna Kea, the highest volcano.

Waimea's post office name "Kamuela" is the Hawaiian name for "Samuel", after Samuel Parker (1853–1920), the grandson of John Parker.

Hawaii Route 19 passes through the community, leading southeast 56 mi to Hilo and southwest 43 mi to Kailua-Kona via a route close to the shore. Hawaii Route 190 leads south from Waimea and provides a shorter inland route to Kailua-Kona of 39 mi.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Waimea CDP has a total area of 101.9 sqkm, of which 101.8 sqkm are land and 0.1 sqkm, or 0.10%, are water.

Climate
Waimea displays a warm summer Mediterranean Climate (Köppen climate classification Csb). The town sits at the transition between the wet and dry sides of the Big Island, and its weather therefore often changes dramatically over less than a mile.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,028 people, 2,371 households, and 1,782 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 181.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,589 housing units at an average density of 66.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 30.65% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 20.29% Asian, 15.61% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 32.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.80% of the population.

There were 2,371 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,150, and the median income for a family was $55,822. Males had a median income of $36,710 versus $27,217 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,773. About 4.2% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
The relatively quiet town becomes animated when the Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is held on the first weekend of February. The rodeo and Horse Races are held at Parker Ranch on July 4 each year.

Notable people

 * Michael Rikio Ming Hee Ho, American conceptual artist
 * Sonny Lim, Musical artist

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Wainaku, Hawaii

Wainaku is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,147 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Wainaku is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii at 19.74722°N, -155.10083°W (19.747258, -155.100954). It is on the west side of Hilo Bay and is bordered by Hilo to the south and Paukaa to the north. Hawaii Route 19 is the main road through the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Wainaku CDP has a total area of 3.8 km2, of which 3.4 km2 are land and 0.4 km2, or 9.99%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,227 people, 422 households, and 316 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 932.9 PD/sqmi. There were 453 housing units at an average density of 344.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 19.72% White, 0.16% African American, 0.41% Native American, 45.97% Asian, 6.44% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 27.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.48% of the population.

There were 422 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,292, and the median income for a family was $52,946. Males had a median income of $29,792 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,296. About 6.9% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

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ʻĀhuimanu

Ahuimanu or Āhuimanu is a census-designated place (CDP) in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, on the island of Oahu. In Hawaiian āhui-manu means "cluster of birds".

Ahuimanu is spread out beneath the steep windward pali (cliff face) of the Koolau mountain and separated by a low ridge from Heeia Kea. Thus, this area is mostly inland and not directly on Kaneohe Bay. However, one neighborhood spreads over the ridge and along Kamehameha Highway where there is private access to the bay shore. Proximity to the pali gives the place a generally wet climate. As of the 2010 Census, this largely residential area had a population of 8,810. A small commercial mall is located here across the highway from the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, a large cemetery noted for its Byodo-In Temple.

The U.S. postal code for Ahuimanu is 96744.

Geography
Ahuimanu is located at on the east side of Oahu 21.44333°N, -157.84°W (21.443273, -157.840111). Nearby communities include Heeia and Kaneohe to the south along State Route 83 (the Kahekili Highway), and Kahaluu, with which it merges to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.0 km2, all land.

Demographics
In 2010 there were 8,810 people (3,270.2 per square mile), 2,745 households, and 2,246 families residing in the CDP according to the 2010 United States Census. There were 2,826 housing units with 97.1% of them occupied. The racial makeup of the CDP was 22.0% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 31.1% Asian, 9.6% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 36.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.4% of the population.

There were 2,745 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 63.8% were Husband-wife families living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of single individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.19 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the CDP, the median age was 39.2 years. 78.6% were 16 years and over, 76.1% were 18 years and over, 72.6% were 21 years and over, 15.8% were 62 years and over, and 11.7% were 65 years and over.

The median income for a household in the CDP in 2013-2017 was $103,825. The per capita income during the same time period for the CDP was $39,940. About 5.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Education
Ahuimanu Elementary School, located adjacent to but not inside the CDP, is a public, coeducational grade school of the Hawai'i State Department of Education that serves around 400 students in grades K-6. It is located in the community of Temple Valley, Ahuimanu in the ahupua'a of Kāne'ohe near the Ko'olau mountains on the island of Oahu.

Saint Louis School was originally located in the ʻĀhuimanu area of windward Oʻahu as the College of ʻĀhuimanu, founded in 1846 by the Fathers of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. In 1881, the school was relocated to Honolulu.

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Aiea, Hawaii

ʻAiea (ʻAiea, ) is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the CDP had a total population of 9,338.

Geography
ʻAiea is located at 21.38583°N, -157.93083°W (21.385900, −157.930927). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, of which, 1.6 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (5.71%) is water.

Kamehameha Highway (Hawaii Route 99) divides most of ʻAiea from the shore of Pearl Harbor (mostly US government property), and the parallel major thoroughfare, Interstate H-1, further cuts the town's commercial district into two distinct areas. These east–west routes (and other streets, such as Moanalua Road) connect ʻAiea to Pearl City, immediately adjacent on the west, and Halawa, adjacent on the east. The residential area known as ʻAiea Heights extends up the ridgeline above the town. The communities of Newtown Estates and Royal Summit are located at the western edge of ʻAiea near its border with Pearl City at Kaahumanu Street. Residents of the census-designated places (CDP) of Waimalu and Hālawa use ʻAiea in their postal address.

History
"Aiea" was originally the name of an ahupuaa, or Hawaiian land division. The name was derived from a species of plant in the nightshade family, Nothocestrum latifolium. It stretched from Aiea Bay (part of Pearl Harbor) into the mountains to the north.

At the end of the 19th century, a sugarcane plantation commonly known as ʻAiea Sugar Mill was opened in the district by the Honolulu Sugar Company.

In July 1941, five months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Commander Thomas C Latimore from USS Dobbin, vanished while walking in the hills above ʻAiea. Despite several major searches and a naval investigation, his disappearance has never been explained. Within the U.S. Navy, many believed he might have been abducted and killed by a local Hawaiian Japanese spy ring because he had either stumbled upon their activities in the hills or had been specifically targeted because of his background in Naval Intelligence.

On December 7, 1941, a large part of the Japanese attack focused on the military installations around the town and the ships moored off shore. For example, one damaged ship, USS Vestal (AR-4), beached in ʻAiea Bay to prevent sinking. Many people photographed the attack from the hills in ʻAiea. Part of Naval Base Hawaii was built in ʻAiea, including the Aiea Naval Hospital and the Nimitz Bowl.

After World War II the plantation shut down and the mill was converted into a sugar refinery. Meanwhile, developers started extending the town into the surrounding former sugarcane fields. In the years since then, ʻAiea has grown into an important suburb of Honolulu. The town's sugar history came to a close in 1996, when C&H Sugar closed the refinery. Then in 1998, the 99-year-old sugar mill was torn down by the owners, amid protests from town residents and the County government.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,019 people, 2,758 households, and 2,258 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,463.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,831 housing units at an average density of 1,714.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 16.25% White, 0.85% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 58.31% Asian, 5.08% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 18.59% from two or more races. 5.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,758 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 13.9% 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 3.24 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $71,155, and the median income for a family was $75,992. Males had a median income of $41,384 versus $32,394 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,111. 4.6% of the population and 3.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.1% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Attractions
ʻAiea is the home of Pearlridge, Hawaii's largest enclosed shopping center and second largest shopping center in the state. The mall is separated into two sections, known as Uptown and Downtown, and includes a monorail. There is a hospital located on mall property (Pali Momi Medical Center), and Hawaii's largest watercress farm (Sumida Farm).

Aloha Stadium, formerly home of the University of Hawaii Warriors football team, and the host site for the Hawaii Bowl every Christmas Eve and the National Football League's Pro Bowl every February (except in ), was located in the adjacent Halawa CDP.

ʻAiea is home to Keaiwa Heiau, an ancient medicine shrine. There is a 4.5 mi loop trail. A World War II plane crashed in the trail and can be seen halfway through.

Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal Service operates the ʻAiea Post Office.

The Hawaii Department of Public Safety operates the Halawa Correctional Facility in an area near ʻAiea.

Camp H. M. Smith, headquarters of the United States Pacific Command, is located in ʻAiea.

Education
All areas of Hawaii are served by public schools of the Hawaii Department of Education.

Alvah A. Scott Elementary School is in the ʻAiea CDP. ʻAiea and Gus Webling elementary schools are in the adjacent Halawa CDP. Pearl Ridge Elementary School is in the Waimalu CDP. Waimalu Elementary School was in Waimalu CDP in 2000, but in 2010 is now in Pearl City CDP.

ʻAiea Intermediate School is in Halawa CDP, and Aiea High School are the secondary schools in the ʻAiea CDP.

Private schools in the area include St. Elizabeth Catholic School (of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu) in ʻAiea CDP, and Our Savior Lutheran School (LCMS) in Waimalu CDP (ʻAiea address), both of which are K-8 schools.

Notable people

 * Dennis Alexio, kickboxer and actor
 * Brandon Elefante, politician
 * Scott G. Gier, author
 * Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu, Hawaiian chanter
 * Joe Kuroda, politician
 * Robert T. Kuroda, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Dennis Lajola, tennis player
 * Lori Matsukawa, television news journalist
 * Bette Midler, singer, actress, comedian and author
 * Marc Miyake, linguist
 * Gary Okihiro, author and scholar
 * Maria Quiban, weather anchor
 * Garret T. Sato, actor
 * Mark Takai, member of the United States House of Representatives
 * Tuufuli Uperesa, football player

title: Aiea, Hawaii


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Kalaeloa, Hawaii

Kalaeloa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,364 at the 2020 census. The community occupies the location of the former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, which was closed in 1999 and subsequently transferred to the State of Hawaii. The geographical name, Ka lae loa, means "long point" in Hawaiian and is the native name for what has been called Barbers Point on Oahu. The area was known as Barbers Point because Captain Henry Barber wrecked his ship on a coral shoal at this location on October 31, 1796.

In 1993, after the federal government listed Barbers Point for closure, the state legislature established the Barbers Point Naval Air Station Redevelopment Commission (BPNAS-RC) to guide the redevelopment of the former military facilities comprising John Rodgers airfield and 3700 acre of land along the south shore of Oahu between the towns of Ewa, Kapolei, and Campbell Industrial Park. On July 1, 2002, the Hawaii Community Development Authority became the redevelopment authority for Kalaeloa. The former Naval Air Station runways and associated facilities are now Kalaeloa Airport.

Barbers Point Housing is that part of Kalaeloa retained temporarily by the United States Navy for housing.

Geography
Kalaeloa is located at 21.32444°N, -158.08306°W (21.324550, -158.083156).

Climate
Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18 °C (64 °F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation.

Demographics
As of the 2000 Census, there were 67 people, 16 households, and 16 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 260.0 PD/sqmi. There were 127 housing units at an average density of 492.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.06% White, 5.97% Asian, 2.99% Pacific Islander, and 2.99% from two or more races. 2.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 16 households, out of which 87.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 100.0% were married couples living together, and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.19 (average family size was also 4.19).

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 50.7% under the age of 18, 1.5% from 18 to 24, 38.8% from 25 to 44, 9.0% from 45 to 64, and none who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 18 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $65,625. Males had a median income of $49,531 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,083. None of the population was below the poverty line.

History
In October 1795, during a trading voyage to China, the ship, the Arthur arrived in Hawaii led by Captain Henry Barber. He set sail for Kauai after stopping for provisions at Waikiki. After passing the entrance to Pearl Harbor, the Arthur wrecked on a reef in high surf and was completely destroyed. Six crew members drowned, but Barber and the other fifteen members of his crew made it ashore in their small boats. The point where the wreck occurred was known thereafter as Barbers Point.

Nearby facilities and installations
The immediate vicinity of Kalaeloa, which extends over the southwestern tip of the island of Oahu, includes Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, Barbers Point Lighthouse, Kalaeloa Airport, Campbell Industrial Park, including AES Hawaii Power Plant, Hawaii Refinery owned by Par Petroleum Corporation to the southwest and the Barbers Point Harbor. Remnants of the old base remain, such as the streets named after aircraft carriers (i.e. Yorktown, Lexington, etc.), chapels, a post office, and the Navy Exchange which reopened as an indoor go-cart track in January 2011.

In 2017, the state of Hawaii under the Kalaeloa Authority within the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) rejected a plan to allow SunStrong II LLC to lease 19 acres and build a 5-megawatt photovoltaic solar farm north of the Kalaeloa Heritage Park. Aloha Solar Energy Fund II is leasing 24 acres of HCDA land near the Kalaeloa Airport to build a 5-megawatt photovoltaic solar farm. The United States Navy supplies power to Kalaeloa. SunStrong II's project included a 12-kilovolt line extension to Hawaiian Electric Co.'s (HECO) grid which would have allowed HECO an opportunity to provide power to the Kalaeloa district.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates Barbers Point Elementary School in Kalaeloa CDP.

title: Kalaeloa, Hawaii


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ʻEwa Beach, Hawaii

Ewa Beach or simply Ewa  is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Ewa District and the City & County of Honolulu along the coast of Māmala Bay on the leeward side of Oahu in Hawaii. As of the 2010 Census, the CDP had a total population of 14,955. The U.S. postal code for Ewa Beach is 96706.

History and etymology
The word ewa means "stray" in Hawaiian. The name comes from the myth that the gods Kāne and Kanaloa threw a stone to determine the boundaries, but it was lost and later found at Pili o Kahe. Hawaiian settlement on the Ewa Plain dates back at least to the 12th century C.E., at which time kanaka maoli expanded the main channel of Puuloa (Pearl Harbor) before creating fishponds and terraced agricultural fields in the surrounding area. Scholars have recognized Ewa's ancient fishponds as exemplary evidence of Native Hawaiian ingenuity.

Before Ewa Beach became a town, it was first a huge plantation farm. With 11000 acres of land sublet by Benjamin Dillingham, W.R. Lowrie became the first plantation manager in 1891, when Hawaiʻi was under the rule of Queen Liliʻuokalani. Ewa Beach is significant for its association with Ewa Sugar Plantation. Throughout the twentieth century, it played a very influential role in Hawaii's culture, economy, and politics.

Along much of the South Shore of Oahu, Ewa is a reference to the direction of Ewa Beach, roughly westwards along the shore. Related terms are "mauka" (towards the mountains, roughly northwards), "makai" (towards the ocean, roughly south), and Diamond Head or Koko Head, roughly eastwards along the shore.

Geography
Ewa Beach is located at 21°18'56" North, 158°0'26" West. The main thoroughfare is Fort Weaver Road (State Rte. 76) which runs north (away from the coast) past Ewa to Waipahu, connecting there to Farrington Highway (State Rte. 90) and the H-1 freeway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.9 sqmi, of which 1.4 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi is water. The total area is 24.06% water, consisting entirely of the Pacific Ocean off the island shore.

The Ewa Beach CDP does not include Ocean Pointe, Ewa Gentry, Iroquois Point, or Ewa Villages, though these are included within the postal service's ZIP code for the area.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 14,955 people, 3,298 households, and 2,891 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 10,682.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,490 housing units at an average density of 2,492.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.4% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 50.6% Asian, 12.9% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 26.6% from two or more races. 11.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,298 households, out of which 50.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.3% were non-families. 8.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.50 and the average family size was 4.5.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.4 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

As of the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the CDP was $57,073, and the median income for a family was $58,104. Males had a median income of $29,512 versus $23,839 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,807. 9.9% of the population and 8.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal Service operates the Ewa Beach Post Office in Ewa Beach. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is also headquartered here.

Education
Ewa Beach is served by the Hawai'i Department of Education.

Elementary schools in the 'Ewa Beach CDP include Ewa Beach, Kaimiloa, and Pohakea. Ilima Intermediate School, and James Campbell High School are in 'Ewa Beach CDP.

Schools nearby but outside the CDP include Iroquois Point Elementary School (near but not in the Iroquois Point CDP),  Holomua Elementary School, Keone'ula Elementary and 'Ewa Makai Middle.

The Hawaii State Public Library System operates the Ewa Beach Public & School Library. Established on the property of Campbell High on August 28, 1971, it is a dual purpose school library and community library.

Little League World Series
In 2005, the team from Ewa Beach, representing (locally) West Oahu and the United States, captured the Little League World Series crown, beating Curaçao 7–6 in an extra inning after a walk-off home run by Michael Memea.

Notable people

 * David Alcos, politician
 * Bretman Rock (born 1998), social media personality
 * Tua Tagovailoa (born 1998), American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins
 * Taulia Tagovailoa (born 2000), American football quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins

title: ʻEwa Beach, Hawaii


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ʻEwa Gentry, Hawaii

Ewa Gentry is a housing development and, as Ewa Gentry, a census-designated place (CDP) located in the Ewa District and the City & County of Honolulu on the leeward side of Oahu in Hawaii about 12 mi from Honolulu. As of the 2010 Census, the CDP had a total population of 22,690.

This area is also known as just Ewa (in Hawaiian, ewa means "crooked"). In the late 19th century to early 20th century, Ewa was one of the large population centers on the Island of Oahu, with industry focused around sugar cane production. The Ewa Mill, in Ewa was a major employer that set up residential villages. Sugar cane is no longer grown on the Ewa Plain and Ewa Gentry is now part of Oahu's new suburban growth center—an area of substantial sprawl spreading unbroken to the south to Ewa Gentry, north to Honouliuli, and west to Kalaeloa and Kapolei. This area is now referred to as Oahu's Second City, with a city center (downtown) located in Kapolei.

Geography
Ewa Gentry is located at 21°20'22" North, 158°1'47" West (21.339441, -158.029725), inland from Ewa Gentry on the west side of the main thoroughfare, Fort Weaver Road (State Rte. 76). This highway runs north past Ewa to Waipahu, connecting there to Farrington Highway (State Rte. 90) and the H-1 freeway. Major cross streets are Kapolei Parkway, which will eventually connect to Kapolei City Center and Geiger Road, which runs westward to Kalaeloa.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.3 sqmi, of which, 0.3 sqmi of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,939 people, 1,734 households, and 1,239 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 15,627.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,843 housing units at an average density of 5,831.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.19% White, 3.87% African American, 0.18% Native American, 51.35% Asian, 5.12% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 23.26% from two or more races. 8.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,734 households, out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.2% 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 3.39.

In this CDP the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 45.2% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,462, and the median income for a family was $70,633. Males had a median income of $39,354 versus $30,152 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,833. 2.6% of the population and 1.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

title: ʻEwa Gentry, Hawaii


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ʻEwa Villages, Hawaii

ʻEwa Villages is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the ʻEwa District and the City & County of Honolulu on the leeward side of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi approximately 20 mi from downtown Honolulu. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 7,825.

This area was previously known as Ewa (in Hawaiian, ʻewa means "crooked"). In the late 19th century to early 20th century, ʻEwa was one of the large population centers on the island of Oʻahu, with industry focused around sugar cane production. The ʻEwa Mill was a major employer that set up residential villages within ʻEwa (from which the modern name arose). Sugar cane is no longer grown on the ʻEwa Plain and ʻEwa is now one of Oʻahu's suburban growth centers—an area of substantial sprawl spreading unbroken to ʻEwa Gentry and ʻEwa Beach on the south, Kalaeloa on the southwest, and Kapolei on the west. This area is now referred to as Oʻahu's Second City, with a city center (downtown) located in Kapolei.

Honouliuli is a former village and now a place name for the north end of ʻEwa, lying along Honouliuli Stream between ʻEwa Villages and Waipahu.

The U.S. postal code for ʻEwa is 96706, the same as ʻEwa Beach.

Geography
Ewa Villages is located at 21.34222°N, -158.04167°W (21.342155, -158.041679), inland from ʻEwa Beach along the main thoroughfare of State Rte. 76 (Fort Weaver Road). This highway runs north past Honouliuli to Waipahu, connecting there to Farrington Highway and the H-1 freeway. The main east–west thoroughfare in ʻEwa Villages is Renton Road which connects to Kalaeloa and Kapolei to the west. Eventually, the Kapolei Parkway will replace Renton Road as the main east–west thoroughfare for the Second City south of H-1 and Farrington Highway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 km2, all land.

ʻEwa is a widely used directional term on Oʻahu, referring to the direction of the town of ʻEwa but meaning westward to those residing and working in Honolulu. Its opposite is "Diamond Head" (located at the east end of Waikīkī) or "Koko Head" (located still further east of downtown Honolulu).

Honouliuli Internment Camp, a World War II–era internment camp, operated there from 1943 to 1945.

Climate
The climate of ʻEwa Villages is closer to that of Honolulu. It is a typical hot semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSh).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,741 people, 1,178 households, and 1,003 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,838.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,274 housing units at an average density of 1,300.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 3.50% White, 0.30% African American, 0.11% Native American, 70.43% Asian, 4.64% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 20.27% from two or more races. 8.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,178 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.02 and the average family size was 4.33.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,451, and the median income for a family was $52,878. Males had a median income of $28,281 versus $21,491 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,883. About 6.7% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under the age of 18 and 16.5% of those 65 and older.

Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal Service operates the Ewa Station Post Office in Ewa Villages.

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

Lanakila Baptist School's middle and high school division is in the CDP.

title: ʻEwa Villages, Hawaii


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Halawa, Hawaii

Halawa is a census-designated place (CDP) in the ‘Ewa District of Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. Halawa Stream branches into two valleys: North and South Halawa; North Halawa is the larger stream and fluvial feature. Their confluence is within the H-3/H-201 highways exchange. Most of Halawa Valley is undeveloped. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 15,016.

Camp H. M. Smith, the headquarters of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, is located here. The Hālawa (Aloha Stadium) Skyline station is located at the base of the valley.

Cultural history
The entire ahupuaʻa of Halawa is highly sacred to Kanaka Maoli. At the far Makai (ocean) side at Puʻuloa or Pearl Harbor, it is, according to Kanaka Maoli beliefs, the home of the shark goddess Kaʻahupahau, known as the "Queen of Sharks", who protected Oʻahu and strictly enforced kind, fair behavior on the part of both sharks and humans. Until the late 1890s, the home of Kaʻahupahau was famously lined with beds of pearl oysters, however, according to Kanaka Maoli religious experts who follow the goddess, Kaʻahupahau removed all of the oysters (and some say, herself) because the area was being abused by human misdeeds. Today, the water of Pearl Harbor has been highly contaminated by nuclear defueling and other toxic influences, and has thereby been designated as a Superfund site.

The upland, or Mauka, portion of Halawa is sacred to Papahānaumoku, the Kanaka Maoli form of Mother Earth, as it is, according to legend, her birthplace and primary home, as well as one of only two or three known remaining Hale o Papa, womenʻs temples where Papa is worshipped. The valley contains many religious and other cultural sites sacred to Kanaka Maoli. Although many sites were destroyed by the invasion of Kahekili II and especially by the building of the highly controversial H-3 Freeway, many remain and are cared for by Kanaka Maoli Aloha ʻAina practitioners to this day.

In the last two decades, North Halawa has been the site of a very public battle over the religious sites and ecological resources destroyed by H-3, which is the most expensive freeway per mile in human history. At least two species were driven to probable extinction (none have been sighted since construction began), many more are declining rapidly, the main aquifer of the area was badly damaged, and religious sites were seriously impacted. Although the freeway was opened in 1997, many are still fighting for mitigation of these impacts, and some are asking for the freewayʻs closure. In 1993, thirteen cultural practitioners were arrested while conducting a ceremony to pray for the healing of the valley. Their lele (religious altar) was destroyed, and the caretakers of the area were barred from entrance to the sites. Today, some of these caretakers, many of them kupuna (elders), have returned to care for the sites, although they now do so through a layer of soot and with the roar of the freeway as a constant sonic backdrop. Many kanaka maoli do not use the freeway because of these impacts, and because of the lasting belief that the road is haunted—an often-attributed explanation for the high accident rate on the freeway (more generally believed to be caused by the high speeds often used by the motorists who traverse it).

There is evidence in the documentary record that upper Halawa was highly significant to Kanaka Maoli. Most of the evidence may be, however, be in the oral record. The Hale O Papa and luakini are mentioned in the massive collection of Bishop Museum reports that took many years to finally be released. However, there was no archaeological evidence that these structures existed by the time of highway construction. The area has been greatly impacted by sugarcane plantations, homesteading, and light industrial use. The site of Waipao Heiau, for example, is currently occupied by a food distribution warehouse.

The Papa temples were associated with the great Ku temples (luakini), which demanded human sacrifice and were usually in areas of greater population and state sponsorship. Without a luakini, there would be no Hale o Papa, according to Samuel Kamakau (see Bishop Museum, H-3 project reports).

Neighborhoods
"Neighborhoods" of Halawa are very disjointed, in part because of the significant highway exchanges (see below) that now occupy nearly all of the lower end of Halawa Valley between Red Hill and Aloha Stadium. Much of the remainder of the valley along both sides of Interstate H-3 is developed into commercial and light industrial properties. On the east side of H-3 are found the State Animal Quarantine Station and the Halawa High and Medium Security Facility (main O‘ahu prison).

Where the valley widens out closer to Pearl Harbor occur residential neighborhoods: Foster Village adjacent to Āliamanu; and the stadium area between Aloha Stadium and Makalapa. The interfluve (uplands between valleys) on the west comprises Halawa Heights, extending up to Camp H. M. Smith. Along the lower, western edge, Halawa Heights merges with the neighborhoods of ‘Aiea.

The U.S. Postal Code for Halawa Heights is 96701 (the same as for Aiea). The postal code for Foster Village, the stadium area, and Makalapa is 96818 (the same as Āliamanu).

Geography
Halawa is located at 21.3775°N, -157.92278°W (21.377633, -157.922759).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 sqmi, all land.

The route of H-3 extends from its western terminus with east–west Moanalua Freeway (H-201; connecting eastward to Honolulu or westward to H-1 and Aiea) to the 1100-foot (335-m) elevation entrance into the Tetsuo Harano Tunnels, penetrating the Ko‘olau crest. The freeway continues beyond to Kaneohe on windward Oahu.

A significant proportion of H-3 within the valley is carried on the Windward Viaducts; although very expensive to construct, the viaduct is the only way to construct a freeway of this magnitude through such a narrow valley without flooding and destabilization concerns; it is also believed to offer some returns in terms of preservation of both archeological sites and stream ecology.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,891 people, 4,142 households, and 3,276 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,974.5 PD/sqmi. There were 4,289 housing units at an average density of 1,844.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.50% White, 1.83% African American, 0.20% Native American, 50.90% Asian, 10.43% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 20.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.52% of the population.

There were 4,142 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 15.5% 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 3.28 and the average family size was 3.64.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP in 2000 was $63,176, and the median income for a family was $68,519. Males had a median income of $35,764 versus $28,527 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,868. About 7.5% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older.

Recreation
Aloha Stadium is located in Halawa CDP.

Government and infrastructure
The Hawaii Department of Public Safety operates the Halawa Correctional Facility in an area near Halawa.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Aiea Elementary School, Gus Webling Elementary School, and Aiea Intermediate School are in Halawa CDP.

title: Halawa, Hawaii


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Haleʻiwa, Hawaii

Haleiwa is a North Shore community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Waialua District of the island of Oahu, City and County of Honolulu. Haleiwa is located on Waialua Bay, the mouth of Anahulu Stream (also known as Anahulu River). A small boat harbor is located here, and the shore of the bay is surrounded by Haleiwa Beach Park (north side) and Haleiwa Alii Beach Park (south side). Further west from the center of town is Kaiaka State Recreation Area on Kiaka Point beside Kaiaka Bay.

As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 4,941. The 2018 estimate was 4,040. It is the largest commercial center on the North Shore of the island. Its old plantation town character is preserved in many of the buildings, making this a popular destination for tourists and residents alike, visiting surfing paddle boarding and diving sites along the north shore. The U.S. postal code for Haleiwa, including Kawailoa, is 96712.

Geography
Haleiwa is located at 21°35'24" North, 158°6'50" West (21.590050, -158.113928), southwest along Kamehameha Highway (State route 83) from Pūpūkea. At Haleiwa, Kamehameha Highway becomes state route 99 (at the traffic circle known as "Weed Circle"), which runs eastward up across the Oahu central plateau to Wahiawā. A new bypass route (Joseph P. Leong Highway) avoids both the traffic circle and Haleiwa, extending state route 83 to just north of Haleiwa town. Haleiwa Road and both Kaukonahua Road and Waialua Beach Road from Weed Circle go south and southwest into Waialua across Paukauila Stream.

The historic Rainbow Bridge over the Anahulu River marks the northern entrance to old Haleiwa Town. There you will find small shops, eateries and many galleries. Two beach parks surround the small boat harbor located in Waialua Bay, Haleiwa Beach Park located to the north and Haleiwa Alii Beach Park located to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.7 km2. 5.9 km2 of it is land, and 1.8 km2 of it is water. The total area is 23.67% water.

History
In 1898 a businessman named Benjamin Dillingham opened a hotel in the North Shore area and named it Haleiwa. In the Hawaiian language, hale means "house", and the iwa is a frigatebird. He also built a railway line from Honolulu to Waialua along the west coast around Kaena Point, which opened the same year and ended in front of his hotel. The railroad inaugurated a passenger train, the Haleiwa Limited, which took two hours for this trip. This railroad was chartered as the Oahu Railway and Land Company. Haleiwa was designated a State Historic, Cultural and Scenic District in 1984 by the City and County of Honolulu. All new buildings must adhere to a design plan that reflects the territorial architecture of Haleiwa's earlier sugar industry period. The town is home to 30 historic buildings featuring plantation architectural styles influenced by the Waialua Sugar Co.

Military
The 16th Coast Artillery's Battery F was assigned to four 8-inch M1888 railway guns that were located nearby on specially made spurs. These railway guns were soon dismounted and designated as Battery Kahuku. On December 7, 1941, two P-40B fighters, piloted by George Welch and Kenneth M. Taylor, managed to scramble against the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, taking off from the now-abandoned Haleiwa Airfield.

Demographics
As of the 2000 census, there were 2,225 people, 770 households, and 525 families residing in the CDP. The population density was then 469.4/km2 (1,218.1/mi2). There were 867 housing units at an average density of 474.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 24.63% White, 0.49% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 28.85% Asian, 9.98% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 34.92% from two or more races. 10.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 770 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 3.46.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,643, and the median income for a family was $48,553. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $25,163 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,504. 17.6% of the population and 15.0% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.2% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
The Hawaii State Department of Education operates public schools. Haleiwa Elementary School is in the CDP.

Sunset Beach Elementary School has a Haleiwa address and is in the Pupukea CDP.

Attractions
Matsumoto's Shave Ice, a local island favorite, is located in Haleiwa town and sells Oahu's most popular shave ice. It has been open for over half a century, and is open seven days a week from 9:00AM to 6:00PM.

"Haleiwa Beach Park provides a plethora of possibilities including surfing lessons which are offered year round by Uncle Bryan's Sunset Suratt Surf School and the North Shore Surf Girls and walking distance from shopping, eating and sightseeing in historic Haleiwa Town." "Hale'iwa Beach Park" on November 21, 2012. Several of the beaches less popular with traditional surfers are becoming well known for foil surfing due to the strong surfing community and year-round interest in water sports.

Haleiwa Harbor is also a popular destination for stand-up paddle boarding.

Winter months bring large waves to Haleiwa. Surf tourism is a popular attraction in Haleiwa.

title: Haleʻiwa, Hawaii


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Hauʻula, Hawaii

Hauula is a census-designated place and rural community in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu. In Hawaiian, hauula means "red hau" (hau is a type of tree: Hibiscus tiliaceus). There is a small commercial center. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 4,018.

A fringing reef extends off the shoreline. There are several beaches and beach parks in Hauula, including Hauula Beach Park, Aukai Beach Park, Kokololio Beach Park, and Mahakea Beach. Sugarcane was once grown along the narrow coastal plain inland from the highway.

The U.S. postal code for Hauula is 96717. There is a two-bay fire station located on Kamehameha Highway.

Geography
Hauula is located at 21.61389°N, -157.91361°W (21.613850, -157.913543). The town is located north of Punaluu and south of Lāie along Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 83).

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hauula has a total area of 5.0 km2. 3.0 km2 of it is land, and 2.0 km2 of it, or 40.56%, is water, referring to a part of the Pacific Ocean included in the census tract.

There are also hiking trails in Hauula. The 2.5 mile Hauula Loop trail that wraps along the side of the mountain, providing views of the coast and protecting reef. The trail head is also shared with the Ma'akau Gulch and the Ma'akau Ridge hikes.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 4,018 people and 789 households residing in the CDP. The racial makeup of the CDP was 16.82% White, 0.77% African American, 0.36% Native American, 5.72% Asian, 37.44% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 37.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.81% of the population. In 2010 the population density was 605.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,020 housing units at an average density of 169.3 /sqmi.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools, Hauula Elementary School and Ke Kula Kaiapuni O Hauula, in Hauula. Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Campus offers private education from kindergarten to 12th grade, with boarding option from 5th grade onwards.

title: Hauʻula, Hawaii


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Heʻeia, Hawaii

Heeia is a census-designated place comprising several neighborhoods located in the City & County of Honolulu and the Koʻolaupoko District on the island of Oʻahu north of Kāneʻohe. In Hawaiian the words heʻe ʻia mean "washed away", alluding to a victory achieved by the populace against others from leeward Oʻahu, aided by a tsunami that washed the combatants off the shore.

Heʻeia includes Haʻikū Valley and Heʻeia Kea. The population was 5,001 at the 2020 census. The area is almost entirely one of homes and apartments. Parts of Heʻeia lie along Kāneʻohe Bay, but public access is non-existent owing to private ownership of the property behind the shore.

Notable in the Heʻeia area are:
 * Haʻikū Valley, a former United States Coast Guard radio transmitter site with the Haiku Stairs
 * Site of the former receiving antenna tower for Station HYPO, the naval cryptanalytic station that did so much toward breaking Japanese naval codes in 1941-1942 that resulted in US victory in the Battle of Midway, seen by most historians as the turning point of the Pacific War. The site of their antenna was He'eia, not the site of Station HYPO itself. Station HYPO got its name from the phonetic for the letter "H", because of He'eia where its antenna was sited
 * Heʻeia Fishpond, the largest remaining fishpond on Oʻahu

Heeia Kea is a community and small, undeveloped valley separated from Heʻeia by Heʻeia Marsh and Kealohi Point. Heʻeia Kea Small Boat Harbor, the only public pier and boat ramp on Kāneʻohe Bay, is found here. Several fishponds have been restored in recent years. Although fishponds were developed on most of the islands, the largest concentrations were found in Keʻehi Lagoon, Pearl Harbor, and Kāneʻohe Bay on Oʻahu.

The U.S. ZIP code for Heʻeia and Heʻeia Kea is the same as for Kāneʻohe: 96744.

Geography
Heʻeia is located at 21.42611°N, -157.81222°W (21.426200, -157.812248). Heʻeia is essentially part of Kāneʻohe, and the nearest town to the northwest is ʻĀhuimanu, reached by either Kahekili Highway (State Rte. 83) or Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 830) along the coast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.7 km2, of which 8.0 km2 is land and 0.7 km2 is water. The total area is 7.54% water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,944 people, 1,557 households, and 1,367 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,419.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,604 housing units at an average density of 784.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 25.67% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 40.84% Asian, 8.52% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 23.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.83% of the population.

There were 1,557 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.2% were non-families. 9.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% 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 3.32.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $87,528, and the median income for a family was $90,435. Males had a median income of $55,179 versus $34,983 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $33,990. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of 18 and none of those ages 65 and older.

Education
The Hawaii Department of Education operates the public schools.

Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is in the Heʻeia CDP.

Heʻeia Elementary School is in the adjacent Kaneohe CDP.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu operates St. Ann Catholic School, K-8, in the Heʻeia CDP.

title: Heʻeia, Hawaii


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Hickam Air Force Base

Hickam Air Force Base is a United States Air Force (USAF) installation, named in honor of aviation pioneer Lieutenant Colonel Horace Meek Hickam. The installation merged in 2010 with Naval Station Pearl Harbor to become part of the newly formed Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi. The base neighbors Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and currently shares runways with the airport for its activities and operations.

Major units
Hickam is home to the 15th Wing (15 WG) and 67 partner units including Headquarters of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), Hawaii Air National Guard and the 154th Wing (154 WG) of the Hawaii Air National Guard. The Air Mobility Command's 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing (515 AMOW) provides tactical and strategic airlift within the Pacific region.

In addition, Hickam supports 140 tenant and associate units.

The 15th Wing is composed of four groups each with specific functions. The 15th Operations Group (15 OG) controls all flying and airfield operations. The 15th Maintenance Group (15 MXG) performs aircraft and aircraft ground equipment maintenance. The 15th Mission Support Group (15 MSG) has a wide range of responsibilities but a few of its functions are Security, Civil Engineering, Communications, Personnel Management, Logistics, Services and Contracting support. The 15th Medical Group (15 MDG) provides medical and dental care. The 535th Airlift, 96th Air Refueling, and 19th Fighter Squadrons are each hybrid units joined with the Hawaii Air National Guard's 204th Airlift, and 199th Fighter Squadrons, respectively. These units are structured according to the USAF Total Force Integration (TFI) concept, and as such have both an active duty Commander and a Guard Commander. They share missions as well as equipment.
 * 15th Operations Group (Tail Code: HH)
 * 15th Operations Support Squadron
 * 25th Air Support Operations Squadron
 * 535th Airlift Squadron (C-17 Globemaster III)
 * 65th Airlift Squadron (C-37B)
 * 19th Fighter Squadron (F-22 Raptor)
 * 15th Maintenance Group
 * 15th Medical Group
 * 15th Wing Staff Agencies
 * Major Tenant Units
 * 154th Wing Hawaii Air National Guard
 * 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing

Origins
In 1934, the Army Air Corps saw the need for another airfield in Hawaii when Luke Field on Ford Island became too congested for both air operations and operation of the Hawaiian Air Depot. 2,225 acre of land and fishponds adjacent to John Rodgers Airport and Fort Kamehameha were purchased by the War Department from the Bishop, Damon and Queen Emma estates for a new air depot and air base at a cost of $1,095,543.78. It was the largest peacetime military construction project in the United States to that date and continued through 1941.

The Quartermaster Corps was assigned the job of constructing a modern airdrome from tangled algaroba brush and sugar cane fields adjacent to Pearl Harbor. Planning, design, and supervision of construction were all conducted by Capt. Howard B. Nurse of the QMC. The site consisted of ancient, emerged coral reef covered by a thin layer of soil, with the Pearl Harbor entrance channel and naval reservation marking its western and northern boundaries, John Rodgers Airport (HNL today) to the east, and Fort Kamehameha on the south. The new airfield was dedicated on 31 May 1935 and named in honor of Lt Col Horace Meek Hickam, a distinguished aviation pioneer who was killed in an aircraft accident the previous November 5 when his Curtiss A-12 Shrike, 33-250, hit an obstruction during night landing practice on the unlighted field at Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas and overturned. Construction was still in progress when the first contingent of 12 men and four aircraft under the command of 1st Lt Robert Warren arrived from Luke Field on September 1, 1937.

Hickam Field was completed and officially activated on September 15, 1938. By November 1939 all Air Corps troops and activities—including most facilities such as the chapel, enlisted housing, and theater, which were dismantled and ferried in sections across the channel—had transferred from Luke Field with the exception of the Hawaiian Air Depot, which required another year to move. In early 1939 construction began on the main barracks, a single three-story nine-winged structure to house 3,200 men at a cost of $1,039,000. Personnel began moving into the barracks in January 1940, and by its completion on 30 September 1940, it was fully occupied and the largest structure of any kind on an American military installation. It included barber shops, a 24-hour medical dispensary, a laundry, a post exchange, multiple squadron dayrooms, and a massive consolidated mess hall at its center, and thus was dubbed the "Hickam Hotel".

Hickam was the principal army airfield in Hawaii and the only one large enough to accommodate the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber. In connection with defense plans for the Pacific, aircraft were brought to Hawaii throughout 1941 to prepare for potential hostilities. The first mass flight of bombers (21 B-17Ds) from Hamilton Field, California arrived at Hickam on 14 May 1941. By December, the Hawaiian Air Force had been an integrated command for slightly more than one year and consisted of 754 officers and 6,706 enlisted men, with 233 aircraft assigned at its three primary bases: Hickam, Wheeler Field (now Wheeler Army Airfield), and Bellows Field (now Bellows Air Force Station).

World War II
When the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked Oahu on 7 December 1941, its planes bombed and strafed Hickam to eliminate air opposition and prevent American aircraft from following them back to their aircraft carriers. Hickam suffered extensive damage and aircraft losses, with 189 people killed and 303 wounded. Notable casualties included nine Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) firefighters (three killed, six injured) who fought fires at Hickam during the attack; they later received Purple Hearts for their heroic actions that day in peacetime history, the only civilian firefighters awarded as such to date.

During World War II, the base became a major center for training pilots and assembling aircraft. It also served as the hub of the Pacific aerial network, supporting transient aircraft ferrying troops and supplies to—and evacuating wounded from—the forward areas—a role it would reprise during the Korean and Vietnam wars and earning it the official nickname "America's Bridge Across the Pacific".

Cold War
After World War II, the Air Force in Hawaii consisted primarily of the Air Transport Command and its successor, the Military Air Transport Service (MATS), until 1 July 1957 when Headquarters Far East Air Forces completed its move from Japan to Hawai‘i and was redesignated the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). The 15th Air Base Wing, host unit at Hickam AFB, supported the Apollo astronauts in the 1960s and 1970s; Operation Homecoming (return of prisoners of war from Vietnam) in 1973; Operation Babylift / New Life (movement of nearly 94,000 orphans, refugees, and evacuees from Southeast Asia) in 1975; and NASA's Space Shuttle flights in the 1980s and 1990s. Hickam is home to the 65th Airlift Squadron which transports theater senior military leaders throughout the world in the C-37B and C-40 Clipper aircraft. In mid-2003, the 15th Air Base Wing (15 ABW) was converted to the 15th Airlift Wing (15 AW) as it prepared to bed down and fly the USAF's newest transport aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster III. The first Hickam-based C-17 arrived in February 2006, with seven more to follow during the year. The C-17s will be flown by the 535th Airlift Squadron. On September 16, 1985, the Secretary of the Interior designated Hickam AFB a National Historic Landmark, recognizing its key role in the World War II Pacific campaign. A bronze plaque reflecting Hickam's "national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America" took its place among other memorials surrounding the base flagpole. Dominating the area is a large bronze tablet engraved with the names of those who died as a result of the 1941 attack. Other reminders of the attack can still be seen. Bullet holes mark many buildings in use, including World War II era hangars and the base hospital., including the tattered American flag that flew over the base that morning. It is on display in the lobby of the Pacific Air Forces Headquarters building, whose bullet-scarred walls (the structure was a barracks and mess hall known as "the Big Barracks" in 1941) have been carefully preserved as a reminder to never again be caught unprepared.

Accidents and incidents
On 22 March 1955, a United States Navy Douglas R6D-1 Liftmaster on descent to a landing in darkness and heavy rain strayed off course and crashed into Pali Kea Peak in the southern part of Oahu's Waianae Range, killing all 66 people on board. It remains the worst air disaster in Hawaii's history and the deadliest heavier-than-air accident in the history of U.S. naval aviation.

Previous names

 * Flying Field, Tracts A and B, near Ft Kamehameha, United States Army (Origins)
 * Hickam Field, 21 May 1935
 * Army Air Base, APO #953 (official designation, 16 May 1942 – 31 May 1946)
 * Hickam Field, 1 Jun 1946
 * Hickam Air Force Base, 26 March 1948 – 1 October 2010

Major commands to which assigned

 * 1935–1940: Hawaiian Dept, United States Army
 * 1940–1942: Hawaiian Air Force
 * 1942–1944: Seventh Air Force
 * 1944–1945: Army Air Forces Pacific Ocean Areas (Provisional)
 * 1945: Seventh Air Force
 * 1945–1946: Air Transport Command
 * 1946–1949: Pacific Air Command
 * 1949–1955: Military Air Transport Service
 * 1955–1957: Far East Air Forces
 * 1957–present: Pacific Air Forces

Geography
Hickam Air Force Base consists of 2,850 acre, valued at more than $444 million. It was originally bounded on the north by Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, on the west by the Pearl Harbor entrance channel, on the south by Fort Kamehameha, and on the east by the airport complex. The original main gate is reached via Nimitz Highway (Hawaii Route 92) from Honolulu, and it shares its western terminus with the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard's main gate. This part of Nimitz Highway can be reached from the expressway Interstate H-1 (Exit 15) southeast from Halawa or west from Honolulu (Exit 15B) and from Kamehameha Highway (State Hawaii Route 99), the eastern termination of which is at Nimitz Highway.

The housing around the base is within the Hickam Housing CDP.

Hickam AFB is the location of Region 6 of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

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Iroquois Point, Hawaii

Iroquois Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, on the island of Oahu near Pearl Harbor. The population was 4,549 at the 2020 census. "Iroquois Point" refers to the geographic land area that is occupied by the Kapilina Beach Homes (known as "Waterfront at Pu'uloa" until 2015 and "Iroquois Point Island Club" prior to 2008), a firing range, a Navy Exchange shoppette and gas station, and Iroquois Point Elementary School. Once primarily used as a military housing community, it is now privately operated.

Geography
Iroquois Point is located at 21°19'46" north, 157°58'51" west (21.329350, -157.980963). It is reached from North Road in Ewa Beach by turning onto Iroquois Drive. Alternatively, Iroquois Point Road from Fort Weaver Road in Ewa to West Loch Drive, and West Loch Drive south connecting to the end of North Road just beyond Iroquois Drive.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 sqmi, of which 0.5 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi is water. The total area is 15.62% water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,462 people, 675 households, and 660 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,585.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,035 housing units at an average density of 1,927.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 76.81% White, 5.56% African American, 1.06% Native American, 4.14% Asian, 0.89% Pacific Islander, 4.10% from other races, and 7.43% from two or more races. 7.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 675 households, out of which 83.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 95.0% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2.2% were non-families. 1.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.65 and the average family size was 3.68.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 44.5% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 48.1% from 25 to 44, 2.6% from 45 to 64, and 0.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,200, and the median income for a family was $44,200. Males had a median income of $33,590 versus $26,458 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,257. 1.8% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.7% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

History
The name of Iroquois Point was derived from the name USS Iroquois which was held by two U.S. Navy ships. Both ships had history that related to that spot at the entrance to Pearl Harbor. USS Iroquois, a steam sloop of war commissioned in 1850, was outfitted as a hospital ship to provide care to U.S. sailors aboard vessels anchored in Honolulu Harbor, and it is believed that the ship was anchored near the present Iroquois Point site. The second USS Iroquois, a commercial steam tug commissioned in 1898, was assigned to Commander F. Merry as part of his operations at Naval Station Honolulu.

During WWII the Seabees built a Seabee encampment of four 1000 man Construction Battalion areas at Iroquois Point with a chapel. They also built an Advance Base Reshipment Depot (ABRD) and an Advance Base Construction Depot (ABCD). Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 523 was stationed at the ABRD.

Iroquois Point also had an annex to the Bishop point Section Station and Net Depot across the harbor channel. The annex had a barracks, officer's quarters and 600' of pier. Starting in the summer of 2003 this U.S. Navy property was leased to Hunt Building Co. and Fluor Federal Services LLC—a joint venture now operating as Ford Island Properties—in exchange for in-kind construction and infrastructure repairs on Ford Island. This unprecedented arrangement was made possible through special legislation passed by Congress in 1999. The Navy gave the developers a 65-year lease of Iroquois Point/Puuloa, a 34 acre parcel on Ford Island, and the 6.6 acre Hālawa Landing—all underutilized Navy properties. The developers also were allowed to purchase 695 acre of housing at Kalaeloa after three years and given outright ownership of the 515 acre former Waikele Naval Magazine (Gordon, 2005).

Built in the 1960s, the homes on the north side of Puuloa Lagoon were empty when renovations began in August 2003, with more than 100 tradesmen working on a daily basis, moving block by block through the housing development. Something less than half of the 1,463 homes were upgraded with an initial investment of about $20 million. Beyond that, several million dollars is to be invested for amenities, such as a community center (Gordon, 2005). Iroquois Point housing lies directly under the glideslope of runway 8L of Honolulu International Airport. Neighborhood residents are often witness to large commercial and military jets that land at the airport flying low over the area.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Iroquois Point Elementary School is in the area though it is outside the CDP and has an Ewa Beach postal address.

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Kaʻaʻawa, Hawaii

Kaaawa is a small community and census-designated place (CDP) located in the windward district of Koolauloa, City & County of Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the total population for Kaaawa was 1,379. In Hawaiian, kaaawa means "the wrasse (fish)". From the Hawaiian spelling Kaaawa it is seen that each a is pronounced separately and distinctly, set apart by the two okinas: or.

Kaaawa is north of Kāneohe Bay (north of Kaōio Point, also Kalaeokaōio), and the Pacific Ocean shore here is fronted by a broad fringing reef with a narrow, but quite inviting beach (Kanenelu Beach, Kalaeōio Beach Park, and Kaaawa Beach Park). The around-the-island-highway (Kamehameha Highway, State Rte. 83) and the houses and other buildings comprising the town, are confined to a relatively narrow belt along the coast. However, a long valley extends inland. Kaaawa Valley is part of Kualoa Ranch and used for various tourist activities as well as filming. Major films and TV series incorporating significant views of the valley include George of the Jungle, Jurassic Park and Lost.

The U.S. postal code for Kaaawa is 96730.

Geography
Kaaawa is located at 21.55694°N, -157.85528°W (21.557050, -157.855148). Kaaawa is north of Kualoa and directly southeast of Kahana Bay. The next place beyond Kahana is Punaluʻu.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 km2. 2.1 km2 of it is land, and 1.4 km2 of it is water. The total area is 39.72% water.

Demographics
As of the 2000 Census, there were 1,324 people, 469 households, and 323 families residing in the Ka'a'awa census tract. The population density was 2,250.6 PD/sqmi. There were 550 housing units at an average density of 934.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 35.88% White, 0.45% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 8.76% Asian, 22.66% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 30.74% from two or more races. 8.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 469 households 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 24.3% of households were one person and 6.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.36.

The age distribution was 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median household income was $54,500 and the median family income was $60,156. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $28,906 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,881. 11.8% of the population and 9.0% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.2% of those under the age of 18 and 3.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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

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Is there any reason why this needs to be a separate article. A single article describing all four houses would have been adequate if any subdivision was needed at all. Eclecticology 17:31 Oct 18, 2002 (UTC)

Agreed. Merging back into Hogwarts. -- Tarquin

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Kahaluʻu, Hawaii

Kahaluʻu is a residential community and  census-designated place (CDP) in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, in the District of Koolaupoko on the island of Oahu. In Hawaiian kaha luu means "diving place". As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a total population of 5,241.

Overview
At Kahaluʻu, visitors to the windward side travelling via the Pali Highway, H-3, or Likelike Highway first encounter the ocean (actually Kaneohe Bay) close to the highway (Kamehameha Highway or Route 83). Kahaluʻu is a mostly rural area transforming into a denser residential community.

The U.S. postal code for Kahaluʻu is 96744.

A well-known landmark in Kahaluʻu is The Hygienic Store, which was the store of the largest dairy in Hawaii in the early 1900s.

Geography
Kahaluʻu is located at 21.46111°N, -157.84111°W (21.461146, -157.841155). It is directly adjacent to Ahuimanu to the south and Waiahole to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.7 km2, of which 9.0 km2 is land and 2.7 km2 is water. The total area is 23.07% water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,935 people, 927 households, and 716 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,410.8 PD/sqmi. There were 980 housing units at an average density of 805.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 26.85% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 22.18% Asian, 17.51% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 32.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.81% of the population.

There were 927 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% 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 3.50.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,098, and the median income for a family was $61,184. Males had a median income of $41,310 versus $28,194 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,204. About 7.4% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.0% of those 65 and older.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates Kahaluu Elementary School.

Notable residents

 * Chris McKinney (b. 1973), writer
 * Hiram Fong (1906-2004), politician and senator who ran for president in 1964.
 * Katherine Kealoha, Former Honolulu Deputy City Prosecutor
 * Kalei Mau, Fil-Hawaiian volleyball player

title: Kahaluʻu, Hawaii