Kapalua, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kapalua, Hawaii
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Kapalua from Route 30
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Location in Maui County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Maui |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.86 sq mi (15.17 km2) |
| • Land | 4.84 sq mi (12.55 km2) |
| • Water | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
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| • Total | 495 |
| • Density | 102.17/sq mi (39.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96761
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-29725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867255 |
Kapalua is a special community in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A large resort built by the Maui Land & Pineapple Company stretches from Kapalua Bay and Honolua Bay inland. In 2020, about 495 people lived here.
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Exploring Kapalua's Location
Kapalua is found on the northwest coast of Maui. You can reach it by driving along Route 30, also called the Honoapiʻilani Highway. The original Hawaiian name for this area was Honokahua.
How Big is Kapalua?
This community covers about 15.1 square kilometers (5.86 square miles). Most of this area, about 12.4 square kilometers (4.84 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.6 square kilometers (1.01 square miles), is water.
From Kapalua, you can enjoy amazing views of the nearby islands. You can see Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi across the water.
What is Kapalua's Climate Like?
Kapalua has a tropical savanna climate. This means it is usually warm all year round. It also has a rare dry summer period.
Fun Things to Do in Kapalua
The Kapalua Resort is a big part of the area. It offers places to stay, many restaurants, shops, and several golf courses. It's a great spot for vacations!
Discovering Kapalua's Beaches
Kapalua is famous for its beautiful beaches. Kapalua Bay is the main beach and the resort's namesake. The name kapa lua means "two borders" in the Hawaiian language.
Other popular beaches include Oneloa Bay and Honokahua Bay. These are also part of the resort area. North of Kapalua are Mokuleʻia Bay and Honolua Bay. To the south, you'll find Nāpili.
Kapalua Bay has won many awards. It was named "Best Beach in the World" by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. It was also called "America's Best Beach" by Stephen Leatherman and the Travel Channel.
The History of Fleming Beach
During the time when sugar plantations were common, Kapalua beach was known as Fleming Beach. It was later renamed after the resort. A public beach access point nearby was named D.T. Fleming Park in 1975. This honored David Thomas Fleming (1881–1955). He was the manager of the Honolua Plantation before the resort was built.
Getting Around Kapalua
The small Kapalua Airport was built in 1987. It is located to the south in Honokōwai. This airport replaced an even smaller one called Kaanapali Airport.
Who Lives in Kapalua?
In 2020, the population of Kapalua was 495 people.
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| 2020 | 495 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 467 people living in Kapalua. They lived in 186 households, and 132 of these were families. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The people living in Kapalua came from different backgrounds. About 59% were White, 11% were Asian, and 13% were Pacific Islander. Some people were from two or more races. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The community had people of all ages. About 17% were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older. The average age was 42 years.
See also
In Spanish: Kapalua para niños
