Kalihiwai, Hawaii facts for kids
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Kalihiwai, Hawaii
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Location in Kauai County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Kauai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.77 sq mi (7.16 km2) |
| • Land | 2.64 sq mi (6.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 361 |
| • Density | 136.64/sq mi (52.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-26750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0360149 |
Kalihiwai is a small community located in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. Its name comes from the Hawaiian words "Kalihi" (meaning "the edge") and "wai" (meaning "stream"). So, Kalihiwai means "Kalihi with a stream." It is a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a community identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. In 2020, about 361 people lived there.
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Exploring Kalihiwai's Location
Kalihiwai is found on the north shore of the beautiful island of Kauai. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 22°12′59″N 159°25′7″W / 22.21639°N 159.41861°W.
It sits between two other communities. To the east, you'll find Kilauea. To the west, it borders Princeville.
Roads and Travel
Hawaii Route 56 runs along the southern edge of Kalihiwai. This road helps connect the community to other places. If you head southeast on Route 56, you'll reach Kapaa in about 17 miles (27 km). Going west for about 5 miles (8 km) will take you to Hanalei.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Kalihiwai. The total area of Kalihiwai is about 2.8 square miles (7.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.6 square miles (6.9 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. This means about 4.46% of Kalihiwai's total area is water.
People of Kalihiwai
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| 2020 | 361 | — | |
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The census helps us understand the people living in a community. In 2000, there were 717 people living in Kalihiwai. These people lived in 280 different homes.
Community Life
About 36% of the homes in Kalihiwai had children under 18 years old living there. Many homes, about 50%, were married couples living together. The average number of people in a home was 2.56. For families, the average size was 3.04 people.
Age Groups
The population in Kalihiwai is made up of people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 26% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 34% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Kalihiwai was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Kalihiwai para niños
