Hauʻula, Hawaii facts for kids
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Hauʻula
Hauula
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Hauʻula Elementary
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Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,018 |
| • Density | 3,469.78/sq mi (1,340.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96717
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-12400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0359116 |
Hauʻula (pronounced "how-OO-lah") is a small, quiet community in Hawaii. It's located on the island of Oʻahu, which is part of Honolulu County. The name Hauʻula comes from the Hawaiian words for "red hau." A hau is a type of tree called Hibiscus tiliaceus.
Hauʻula is known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population studies, even though it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Near the shoreline of Hauʻula, you'll find a beautiful reef. There are also several beaches and beach parks where people can enjoy the ocean. These include Hauʻula Beach Park, ʻAukai Beach Park, Kokololio Beach Park, and Mahakea Beach. Long ago, sugarcane used to grow in the flat areas near the coast.
The ZIP code for Hauʻula is 96717. The community also has a fire station to help keep everyone safe.
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Where is Hauʻula?
Hauʻula is located on the northeastern side of Oʻahu island. It sits along Kamehameha Highway (State Route 83). If you travel north from Hauʻula, you'll reach Lāʻie. If you go south, you'll find Punaluʻu.
The total area of Hauʻula is about 1.93 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.16 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.77 square miles (2.0 square kilometers), is water from the Pacific Ocean.
Hiking Trails and Nature
Hauʻula is a great place for outdoor adventures, especially hiking. There's a popular trail called the Hauʻula Loop trail. It's about 2.5 miles long and winds along the side of the mountain. From the trail, you can see amazing views of the coast and the protecting reef. The start of this trail is also where other hikes, like the Ma'akau Gulch and Ma'akau Ridge trails, begin.
Hauʻula's Climate
Hauʻula has a warm and pleasant climate all year round. It's a tropical place, so temperatures don't change much between seasons.
| Climate data for Hauʻula, Hawaii, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 87 (31) |
87 (31) |
88 (31) |
87 (31) |
89 (32) |
86 (30) |
88 (31) |
88 (31) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
88 (31) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 78.7 (25.9) |
78.5 (25.8) |
78.4 (25.8) |
79.7 (26.5) |
81.7 (27.6) |
82.9 (28.3) |
84.1 (28.9) |
84.5 (29.2) |
85.0 (29.4) |
83.9 (28.8) |
81.2 (27.3) |
79.7 (26.5) |
81.5 (27.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 72.5 (22.5) |
72.7 (22.6) |
72.8 (22.7) |
74.6 (23.7) |
76.0 (24.4) |
78.2 (25.7) |
79.0 (26.1) |
79.7 (26.5) |
79.8 (26.6) |
78.7 (25.9) |
76.4 (24.7) |
73.9 (23.3) |
76.2 (24.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 66.2 (19.0) |
66.8 (19.3) |
67.1 (19.5) |
69.4 (20.8) |
70.3 (21.3) |
73.4 (23.0) |
73.9 (23.3) |
74.9 (23.8) |
74.5 (23.6) |
73.5 (23.1) |
71.5 (21.9) |
68.1 (20.1) |
70.8 (21.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 52 (11) |
55 (13) |
57 (14) |
56 (13) |
61 (16) |
61 (16) |
65 (18) |
68 (20) |
65 (18) |
61 (16) |
53 (12) |
56 (13) |
52 (11) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.54 (115) |
5.31 (135) |
5.55 (141) |
3.57 (91) |
3.35 (85) |
2.47 (63) |
3.27 (83) |
3.25 (83) |
3.78 (96) |
3.82 (97) |
5.97 (152) |
5.90 (150) |
50.78 (1,291) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 16.4 | 15.6 | 19.0 | 19.4 | 18.5 | 19.7 | 23.3 | 21.9 | 19.7 | 21.3 | 21.3 | 21.3 | 237.4 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Hauʻula
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 4,018 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, about 4,018 people lived in Hauʻula. The community is very diverse, with people from many different backgrounds. Many residents are of Pacific Islander heritage, and a good number are also White or from two or more racial backgrounds. There are also people of Asian, African American, and Native American descent. About 9.81% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Hauʻula
Education is important in Hauʻula. The Hawaii Department of Education runs the public schools here. These include Hauʻula Elementary School, which teaches younger students, and Ke Kula Kaiapuni O Hauʻula, which is a Hawaiian language immersion school. For private education, the Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Campus offers classes from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. They even have a boarding option for students from 5th grade and up.
See also
In Spanish: Hauula para niños
