Maunaloa, Hawaii facts for kids
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Maunaloa, Hawaii
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A populated area in Maunaloa
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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 | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 435 |
| • Density | 591.03/sq mi (228.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96770
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-50150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0362274 |
Maunaloa (Hawaiian pronunciation: [mɐwnəˈlowə]), also known as Mauna Loa, is a small community in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is located on the western side of the island of Molokai. This community is called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area counted by the government for population information. In 2020, about 435 people lived in Maunaloa.
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Discovering Maunaloa's Location
Maunaloa is found at specific coordinates: 21 degrees, 8 minutes, 11 seconds North latitude and 157 degrees, 12 minutes, 51 seconds West longitude. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Elevation and Size
The town sits about 889 feet (271 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean. The entire area of Maunaloa is about 0.74 square miles (1.9 square kilometers), and all of this land is dry, with no water areas within its borders.
Who Lives in Maunaloa?
Let's look at the people who call Maunaloa home.
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| 2020 | 435 | — | |
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Population Changes Over Time
In the year 2000, there were 230 people living in Maunaloa. By 2020, the population had grown to 435 people. This shows that more people have moved to or been born in Maunaloa over the years.
A Look at the Community in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 65 households in Maunaloa. A household is like a home where people live together. Most of these households (50.8%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.54 people.
The people living in Maunaloa came from different backgrounds. About 15.7% were White, 18.7% were Asian, and 34.4% were Pacific Islander. Many people (30.9%) identified with two or more races. A small group (5.2%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in Maunaloa
In 2000, the population was quite young. A large portion, 43.5%, were under 18 years old. The median age was 22 years, meaning half the population was younger than 22 and half was older. This suggests a vibrant community with many young people and families.
Maunaloa's Economy
The main source of jobs in Maunaloa used to be the Molokai Ranch. This ranch owned a big part of the island's land.
Molokai Ranch's Role
Molokai Ranch ran several businesses in the town. They had a small hotel with 22 rooms, a gas station, a golf club, and a cattle farm. These businesses provided many jobs for the people of Maunaloa.
Changes in the Economy
However, in April 2008, Molokai Ranch closed all its businesses. They said they couldn't continue operating because of disagreements with the community about their plans for developing the island. This change had a big impact on the town's economy and the people who worked there.
See also
In Spanish: Maunaloa para niños
