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Halaula, Hawaii
Halaʻula
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Location in Hawaii County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.70 sq mi (12.16 km2) |
| • Land | 4.37 sq mi (11.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 773 |
| • Density | 176.73/sq mi (68.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96755
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-09700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0358902 |
Halaula (Hawaiian: Halaʻula) is a small community located on the northern side of the Big Island in Hawaii. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data, but it's not a formally incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 773 people lived here. Halaula is part of Hawaii County and is famous for its history, especially the old Bond House.
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Exploring Halaula's Location
Halaula is found in the North Kohala area. This is a peninsula on the northern tip of the island of Hawaii. The community is next to Kapaau on its western side.
Roads and Waterways in Halaula
Hawaii Route 270 is the main road that goes through Halaula. This road heads west and then south for about 22 miles to Hawaii Route 19 at Waikui. It also goes east for about 4 miles to a viewpoint overlooking the beautiful Pololū Valley.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Halaula covers a total area of about 4.7 square miles (12.16 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.37 square miles (11.33 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.32 square miles (0.83 square kilometers), is water. This is because the community's boundaries reach out into the Pacific Ocean.
Halaula's Rich History
Halaula is part of the Bond District. This is a special historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes the important 19th-century Bond House. This house is also called Iole because of its location.
The Bond House: A Missionary Home
The Bond House was once the home of missionaries Ellen and Reverend Elias Bond. The main part of this large New England style house was built in 1840. Reverend Isaac Bliss, with help from a carpenter from Honolulu, built it. The family first moved in during January 1841. It was made from "native wood and plaster on stone foundation with a good cellar."
Reverend and Mrs. Elias Bond moved to the Kohala Station in June 1841. They lived in a mission house with a thatched roof. Mr. Bond described the first addition to their home in 1842. He said, "Our dwelling house is 40 feet long by 36 feet wide. The study and native room are 21 feet by 24 feet."
Over many years, the home grew bigger and changed. This allowed several generations of the family to live there. People lived in the house until 1930. Today, it is kept as a family retreat and still has all its old furniture. The Bond House is surrounded by its original smaller buildings. It is the last complete mission complex still standing in Hawaiʻi.
Population and People of Halaula
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 773 | — | |
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The census is a count of the population. The 2020 census showed that 773 people live in Halaula. Back in the year 2000, there were 495 people living here. At that time, there were 149 households. A household means all the people living in one home.
Community Life in Halaula
In 2000, about 30.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.32 people. The average family had about 3.76 people.
The population of Halaula in 2000 was spread out by age. About 27.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were 65 years old or older. The median age was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Halaula para niños
