Kualapuʻu, Hawaii facts for kids
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Kualapuu, Hawaii
Kualapuʻu
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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 | 29.43 sq mi (76.23 km2) |
| • Land | 29.30 sq mi (75.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,110 |
| • Density | 72.02/sq mi (27.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−10 (Hawaii–Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96757
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-39500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0361457 |
Kualapuʻu is a small community, also known as a census-designated place, located on the island of Molokai in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. In 2020, about 2,110 people lived there.
The name Kualapuʻu means "hill overturned" in Hawaiian. However, some people think it might actually come from Puʻuʻuala, which means "sweet potato hill". This town used to be a village where pineapples were processed and canned, especially for a company called Del Monte Foods.
Where is Kualapuu Located?
Kualapuʻu is found at coordinates 21°9′50″N 157°3′10″W.
The community covers a total area of about 76.4 square kilometers (29.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 76.0 square kilometers (29.3 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.14 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Kualapuu?
Kualapuʻu has a diverse population. Here's how the number of people living there has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 1,936 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 2,027.
- By 2020, it reached 2,110 people.
In 2000, there were 564 households in Kualapuʻu. Many of these households (about 60%) were married couples living together. About 35.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 3.43 people.
The people living in Kualapuʻu come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, a large portion of the population was Pacific Islander (43.5%) and Asian (16.7%). Many people also identified as being from two or more races (31.2%).
The median age in Kualapuʻu in 2000 was 34 years old. This means half the population was younger than 34, and half was older. About 33.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Kualapuu para niños
