Hawi, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hawi, Hawaii
Hāwī
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Aerial view of Hawi and the surrounding North Kohala region
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Location in Hawaiʻi County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaiʻi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.11 sq mi (21.00 km2) |
| • Land | 8.10 sq mi (20.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,268 |
| • Density | 279.97/sq mi (108.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96719
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-13600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0359139 |
Hawi (pronounced HAH-wee) is a small community in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering population data. In 2020, about 2,268 people lived there.
Hawi is located on the northern tip of the island of Hawaii. It sits west of another community called Kapaau. These two places together form the most populated part of the North Kohala district.
This area is very important in Hawaiian history. It is the birthplace of Kamehameha I, a famous king who united the Hawaiian Islands. You can also find the Moʻokini heiau here, which is an ancient Hawaiian temple. Long ago, Hawi and Kapaau were busy towns because of the Kohala Sugar plantation.
Today, Hawi is famous as a key spot for the Ironman World Championship Triathlon. It's the northernmost point where athletes turn around during the bicycle part of the race. They then head back to the finish line in Kailua-Kona.
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Geography of Hawi
Hawi is located at coordinates 20°14′31″N 155°50′2″W. The community covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Hawi
The weather in Hawi is tropical, which means it's warm all year round. Temperatures usually stay between the 60s and 80s Fahrenheit (15-30 degrees Celsius). This makes it a pleasant place to visit or live.
Population and People
In 2020, the population of Hawi was 2,268 people. The community is a mix of different cultures, reflecting the diverse history of Hawaii.
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| 2020 | 2,268 | — | |
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Notable People from Hawi
Many interesting people have connections to Hawi. Here are a few:
- John Keawe: A talented musician known for playing slack key guitar, a traditional Hawaiian style.
- Stephen C. Stearns: A well-known biologist who studies living things.
- Napua Stevens: A versatile artist who was a dancer, singer, teacher, media personality, and author.
Gallery
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Entering Hawi from the south on Akoni Pule Highway
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Viewing from south, Ironman Triathlon turn-around
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Bamboo Restaurant & Bar
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Toyama Building
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Hawi wind farm
See also
In Spanish: Hawi para niños
