Kahuku, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kahuku
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Kahuku Sugar Mill sign in Kahuku
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Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Hawaii |
| County | Honolulu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,852 |
| • Density | 2,961.58/sq mi (1,143.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−10:00 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP Code |
96731
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-22250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0359833 |
Kahuku (Hawaiian pronunciation: [kəˈhuku]) is a small town in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place," which is a special area defined for gathering population data. Its name, ka huku, means "the projection" in the Hawaiian language. This likely refers to Kahuku Point, which is the northernmost tip of Oahu island. In 2020, about 2,852 people lived here.
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Where is Kahuku?
Kahuku is located at 21°40′49″N 157°57′1″W / 21.68028°N 157.95028°W. This community is found northwest of Laie. It is also east of Kuilima and Kawela Bay. You can reach Kahuku by driving along Kamehameha Highway (Route 83).
The town covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.97 square kilometers). A large part of this area, about 1.3 square miles (3.48 square kilometers), is water. This means the Pacific Ocean makes up more than half of Kahuku's total area.
Kahuku's Weather
| Climate data for Kahuku, Hawaii (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1980–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) |
90 (32) |
88 (31) |
90 (32) |
88 (31) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
92 (33) |
94 (34) |
95 (35) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
95 (35) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 83.3 (28.5) |
81.8 (27.7) |
81.9 (27.7) |
82.7 (28.2) |
83.0 (28.3) |
83.4 (28.6) |
84.7 (29.3) |
85.2 (29.6) |
85.6 (29.8) |
86.0 (30.0) |
83.6 (28.7) |
82.4 (28.0) |
87.4 (30.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 77.0 (25.0) |
76.5 (24.7) |
76.8 (24.9) |
77.8 (25.4) |
79.6 (26.4) |
81.1 (27.3) |
82.2 (27.9) |
82.9 (28.3) |
83.1 (28.4) |
82.4 (28.0) |
79.6 (26.4) |
77.8 (25.4) |
79.7 (26.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 71.5 (21.9) |
71.1 (21.7) |
71.9 (22.2) |
73.4 (23.0) |
74.9 (23.8) |
76.8 (24.9) |
77.8 (25.4) |
78.7 (25.9) |
78.5 (25.8) |
77.6 (25.3) |
75.3 (24.1) |
73.3 (22.9) |
75.1 (23.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 65.9 (18.8) |
65.7 (18.7) |
67.1 (19.5) |
69.0 (20.6) |
70.2 (21.2) |
72.6 (22.6) |
73.4 (23.0) |
74.6 (23.7) |
74.0 (23.3) |
72.8 (22.7) |
71.0 (21.7) |
68.8 (20.4) |
70.4 (21.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 59.0 (15.0) |
59.3 (15.2) |
60.8 (16.0) |
62.9 (17.2) |
64.6 (18.1) |
68.8 (20.4) |
70.0 (21.1) |
70.3 (21.3) |
69.5 (20.8) |
67.6 (19.8) |
64.8 (18.2) |
62.5 (16.9) |
56.5 (13.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 50 (10) |
50 (10) |
55 (13) |
57 (14) |
55 (13) |
60 (16) |
58 (14) |
60 (16) |
59 (15) |
56 (13) |
56 (13) |
51 (11) |
50 (10) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 2.79 (71) |
3.25 (83) |
3.86 (98) |
2.03 (52) |
2.02 (51) |
1.51 (38) |
1.82 (46) |
2.00 (51) |
2.25 (57) |
3.08 (78) |
4.05 (103) |
3.95 (100) |
32.61 (828) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.6 | 13.4 | 16.6 | 15.5 | 13.7 | 16.6 | 18.2 | 16.7 | 16.2 | 15.6 | 17.7 | 17.8 | 191.6 |
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Who Lives in Kahuku?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,614 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,852 | 9.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the population of Kahuku was 2,852 people. Many different groups of people live here. About 27% of the people are of Asian background, and another 27% are Pacific Islander. About 33% of the people are from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many families in Kahuku have children living at home. The average age of people in Kahuku is 28 years old. This means it's a fairly young community.
Fun Things to Do in Kahuku
The ZIP Code for Kahuku is 96731. This area has been a setting for TV shows in the past. For example, a game show called The Diamond Head Game was filmed nearby in the 1970s. Also, the Fox TV series North Shore was filmed here in 2004.
Kahuku is also home to Kahuku Farms. This is one of the few family-owned farms left in the area. You can take educational tours there to learn about farming. They also have a small cafe that serves fresh food from the farm.
There are many fun activities to enjoy in the Kahuku area:
- Visiting beautiful beaches
- Going on hiking adventures
- Fishing in the ocean
- Exploring local art galleries
- Trying delicious food from shrimp trucks
Mālaekahana Beach is a popular spot. You can enter it from both Kahuku and Lāʻie, Hawaii.
Kahuku's Love for Football
Football is very important to the people in Kahuku. Many families in the community have roots in Samoa or Tonga. These cultures have a strong connection to American football.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School is located in this small town. It has become famous for producing many talented American football players. Colleges and universities in the United States often scout players from Kahuku High School. Some of these players even go on to play professionally in the National Football League.
Education in Kahuku
The Hawaii Department of Education manages the public schools in Kahuku. Both Kahuku Elementary School and Kahuku High & Intermediate School are located right in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Kahuku para niños
