Honomu, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Honomu, Hawaii
Honomū
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Honomu during rainstorm, 2008. The building to the right is the Köyasan Shingon Mission
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![Location in Hawaiʻi County and the state of [[Hawaiʻi]]](/Image:Hawaii_County_Hawaii_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Honomu_Highlighted.svg)
Location in Hawaiʻi County and the state of [[Hawaiʻi]]
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaiʻi |
| County | Hawaiʻi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 300 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 452 |
| • Density | 989.06/sq mi (382.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii–Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96728
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-17450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0359354 |
Honomū (which means "silent bay" in Hawaiian) is a small community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 452 people lived in Honomu.
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Where is Honomu Located?
Honomu is found on the northeast side of the big island of Hawaii. It's a beautiful spot with green landscapes. The main road, Hawaii Route 19, goes right through the community.
Getting Around Honomu
You can drive about 31 miles (50 km) northwest on Route 19 to reach Honokaa. If you head south for about 11 miles (18 km), you'll arrive in Hilo, a larger city. There's also Hawaii Route 220, which goes southwest from Route 19. This road leads you about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) to the amazing Akaka Falls State Park.
Land and Water Area
Honomu covers a total area of about 0.49 square miles (1.26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.46 square miles (1.18 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Honomu?
Honomu is a small community. The number of people living there changes over time.
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| 2020 | 452 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 541 residents. By 2010, the population had slightly decreased to 509. The most recent count in 2020 showed about 452 people living in Honomu.
Places to Visit
Honomu is home to the Köyasan Shingon Mission of Hawaii. This is a significant place of worship for followers of the Shingon branch of Buddhism. It adds to the unique cultural feel of the community.
Images for kids
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Honomu during a rainstorm in 2008.
See also
In Spanish: Honomu para niños
