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Discovery Harbour, Hawaii
Discovery Harbour, Hawaii is located in Hawaii
Discovery Harbour, Hawaii
Discovery Harbour, Hawaii
Location in Hawaii
Country United States
State Hawaii
County Hawaii
Area
 • Total 3.56 sq mi (9.22 km2)
 • Land 3.56 sq mi (9.22 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,171
 • Density 329.03/sq mi (127.03/km2)
Time zone UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian)
ZIP code
96772
Area code(s) 808
GNIS feature ID 2631653

Discovery Harbour is a small community located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the larger Hawaii County.

It is also a census-designated place, or CDP. This is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering population data. Discovery Harbour is famous for being the southernmost populated place in all 50 U.S. states!

Where is Discovery Harbour?

Discovery Harbour is found near the southern tip of the Big Island. It is located south of Hawaii Route 11, a main road on the island. Its exact location is 19°02′34″N 155°37′49″W / 19.0428930°N 155.6303920°W / 19.0428930; -155.6303920.

The community covers an area of about 3.56 square miles (9.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within its boundaries.

Who Lives in Discovery Harbour?

According to the 2020 census, 1,171 people live in Discovery Harbour. This number helps us understand the size of the community.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,171
U.S. Decennial Census

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