Makawao, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Makawao, Hawaii
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Looking up on Baldwin Avenue towards the Baldwin Ave/Makawao Ave/Olinda Road intersection
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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 | 3.55 sq mi (9.18 km2) |
| • Land | 3.55 sq mi (9.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,297 |
| • Density | 2,057.81/sq mi (794.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96768
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-48050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0362090 |
| Top - 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
Makawao is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. It's not a city or town in the usual way, but a place where many people live together. In 2020, about 7,297 people called Makawao home.
Makawao is found on the northwest side of Haleakalā, a large volcano. This area is known as "Upcountry Maui." It's a rural part of the island with lots of farms and ranches. Makawao is like the main center for this whole region. East of Makawao, you'll find the Makawao Forest Reserve, a beautiful natural area.
Location and Size
Makawao is located at coordinates 20°51′13″N 156°19′1″W. It's a small area, covering about 9.0 square kilometers (about 3.5 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
People of Makawao
The number of people living in Makawao has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 6,327 | — | |
| 2010 | 7,184 | 13.5% | |
| 2020 | 7,297 | 1.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 6,327 people living in Makawao. The community is a mix of different backgrounds. Many people are White, Asian, or Pacific Islander. There are also many people who identify with two or more races. A good number of residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Makawao is a place where many families live. In 2000, about 41% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had almost three people, and families were a bit larger. The median age of people in Makawao was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35, and half were older.
Images for kids
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Exterior of Po'okela Church in Makawao.
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A friendly robot.
