Kapaau, Hawaii facts for kids
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Kapa'au, Hawaii
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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 | 6.19 sq mi (16.02 km2) |
| • Land | 6.18 sq mi (16.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,008 |
| • Density | 325.08/sq mi (125.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96755
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-29000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0360474 |
Kapa'au (Hawaiian: Kapaʻau) is a small community located on the northern tip of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. It's a special place because it's known as the birthplace of Kamehameha I, a very important king in Hawaiian history.
For counting purposes, the United States Census Bureau calls Kapa'au a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area defined for statistics, even though it's not an official city. In 2010, about 1,734 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 2,008 people.
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Where is Kapa'au Located?
Kapa'au is found in the North Kohala District of Hawaiʻi County. To its east is a place called Halaʻula. About 2 miles (3 km) to the west is Hāwī. The main road that goes through Kapa'au is Hawaii Route 270.
The Kapa'au area covers about 6.19 square miles (16.02 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives in Kapa'au?
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| 2020 | 2,008 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,159 people living in Kapa'au. These people lived in 405 homes. Many of these homes (50.6%) were married couples living together.
The people living in Kapa'au come from many different backgrounds. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Kapa'au was 40 years old.
Interesting Places to Visit
King Kamehameha Statue
A famous statue of King Kamehameha Statue is located in Kapa'au. This statue was made in 1888. It was actually lost at sea for a while, but it was found and brought to Kapa'au. King Kamehameha's actual birthplace is a few miles away in a remote area called the Kohala Historical Sites State Monument.
Every year on June 11, Hawaiʻi celebrates Kamehameha Day. A parade goes through Kapa'au to honor the king.
Historic Church
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church is another interesting spot. This church was finished in 1884 and has been a part of the community for a long time.
Local Schools
Kapa'au is home to several schools that serve students from kindergarten all the way through high school. These include Kohala High School, Kohala Middle School, and Kohala Elementary School.
See also
In Spanish: Kapaau para niños
