Hana, Hawaii facts for kids
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Hana, Hawaii
Hāna
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Aerial view of Hana, Maui
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Location in Maui County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Maui |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.70 sq mi (30.30 km2) |
| • Land | 10.56 sq mi (27.34 km2) |
| • Water | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,526 |
| • Density | 144.53/sq mi (55.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96713
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-11350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0359013 |
Hana (which is spelled Hāna in the Hawaiian language) is a small community in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 1,526 people lived there.
Hana is located on the eastern side of the island of Maui. It's known for being one of the most isolated communities in Hawaii. You can get there mainly by driving on the Hana Highway. This highway is long, winding, and about 52 miles (84 km) long. It goes along Maui's northern shore. You can also reach Hana by boat or by flying into Hana Airport.
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Hana's History: A Look Back
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Like many places in Hawaii, people from Polynesia probably first settled in Hana a very long time ago, between 500 and 800 AD.
Sugarcane and Tourism
The first sugarcane farm in the area started in 1849. By 1883, there were six such farms. However, by 1946, the last sugarcane farm closed down. This caused many workers to move to other parts of Maui. That same year, a hotel called the Kaʻuiki Inn opened. This hotel, now known as the Hyatt Hana-Maui Resort, helped Hana's economy change from farming to tourism.
The Famous Hana Highway
The Hana Highway is very famous for its beautiful views and winding roads. It was finished in 1926. At first, it was a gravel road, but it was the first way for cars to reach the town. Hana's population was largest in the first half of the 1900s, with about 3,500 people living there.
Geography and Climate of Hana
Hana is located at coordinates 20°46′12″N 155°59′39″W / 20.77000°N 155.99417°W. It sits right on the East rift zone of the East Maui Volcano (also known as Haleakalā). The Hana Airport offers flights to the Big Island, Kahului, and Oʻahu.
Land and Water
The total area of Hana is about 30.3 square kilometers (11.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 27.3 square kilometers (10.6 square miles), is land. The rest, about 3.0 square kilometers (1.1 square miles), is water.
Natural Wonders
Close to Hana, you can find beautiful natural areas. There are also several swimming holes inside Haleakala National Park.
Hana's Weather
Hana has a hot and wet climate all year round. This is typical for a tropical rainforest area.
| Climate data for Hana Airport 355, HI US (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1950–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 91 (33) |
88 (31) |
88 (31) |
88 (31) |
89 (32) |
89 (32) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 77.8 (25.4) |
77.3 (25.2) |
77.5 (25.3) |
78.2 (25.7) |
79.7 (26.5) |
81.1 (27.3) |
81.7 (27.6) |
82.9 (28.3) |
82.5 (28.1) |
81.9 (27.7) |
80.2 (26.8) |
78.8 (26.0) |
80.0 (26.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 71.3 (21.8) |
71.1 (21.7) |
71.6 (22.0) |
72.8 (22.7) |
74.1 (23.4) |
75.5 (24.2) |
76.4 (24.7) |
77.3 (25.2) |
76.4 (24.7) |
76.2 (24.6) |
75.0 (23.9) |
73.4 (23.0) |
74.3 (23.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 64.8 (18.2) |
65.0 (18.3) |
65.7 (18.7) |
67.4 (19.7) |
68.4 (20.2) |
69.8 (21.0) |
71.2 (21.8) |
71.7 (22.1) |
70.3 (21.3) |
70.5 (21.4) |
69.8 (21.0) |
68.0 (20.0) |
68.5 (20.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 50 (10) |
50 (10) |
52 (11) |
52 (11) |
56 (13) |
59 (15) |
56 (13) |
59 (15) |
59 (15) |
58 (14) |
54 (12) |
53 (12) |
50 (10) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 5.64 (143) |
5.48 (139) |
8.46 (215) |
5.00 (127) |
5.43 (138) |
4.45 (113) |
5.49 (139) |
5.99 (152) |
6.12 (155) |
6.88 (175) |
6.65 (169) |
6.59 (167) |
72.15 (1,833) |
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People of Hana: Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,526 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, Hana had 1,235 residents. The population density was about 105.6 people per square mile (40.8 people per square kilometer). The average age of people in Hana was 35.2 years old. About 27.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Fun Places to Visit in Hana
Hana has many interesting places to see:
- Fagan's Cross
- Pi'i-lani Temple – This is the largest temple in Hawaii, built in the 15th century.
- Kahanu Garden
- Kaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens
- Hana Beach Park
- Hana Ball Park
- Pailoa Bay
- Hamoa Beach
- Waiʻanapanapa State Park
- Hasegawa General Store
Hana's Economy
The main employers in Hana are:
- The Hana Maui hotel
- Hana High and Elementary School
- Waiʻanapanapa State Park
Famous People Connected to Hana
Many well-known people have lived in or had a special connection to Hana:
- William Kwai-sun Chow, a martial artist, grew up here.
- Queen Kaʻahumanu, an important Hawaiian queen, was born in Hana in 1768.
- Charles Lindbergh, a famous pilot, retired here in the 1970s and was buried near Hana.
- Pat Benatar, a rock singer, got married in Hana in 1982.
- George Harrison from The Beatles owned property in Hana. He even wrote a song called "Soft-Hearted Hana."
- Kris Kristofferson, a singer and actor, lived and passed away in Hana.
- Frank Herbert, the science fiction writer who wrote Dune, moved to Hana in 1980.
- Jim "Kimo" West, a guitarist, is a part-time resident.
- "Weird Al" Yankovic, a comedian and musician, is a part-time resident.
- Richard Pryor, a famous comedian and actor, announced he was moving to Hana in 1980. His ashes were scattered in Hana Bay.
Images for kids
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Hana Beach Park
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Hasegawa General Store
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'Hana Maui Coast',
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Hana Lava tube garden
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See also
In Spanish: Hana (Hawái) para niños
