Naalehu, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Naalehu, Hawaii
Nāʻālehu
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Naalehu Post Office
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Location in Hawaiʻi County and the state of Hawaiʻi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaiʻi |
| County | Hawaiʻi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.17 sq mi (5.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 811 |
| • Density | 374.08/sq mi (144.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96772
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-53600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0362519 |
Nāʻālehu is a small community located in Hawaiʻi County, on the island of Hawaiʻi in the United States. The name Nāʻālehu comes from the Hawaiian words meaning "the volcanic ashes."
This community is special because it has one of the southernmost post offices in all 50 states of the United States. The United States Census Bureau calls Nāʻālehu a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined for counting people and collecting statistics. In 2020, about 811 people lived in Nāʻālehu.
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Where is Nāʻālehu Located?
Nāʻālehu is found near the very southern tip of the island of Hawaiʻi. It's part of the Kaʻū District.
To its west, you'll find the community of Waiohinu. To the southwest is Discovery Harbour. Both of these are also CDPs, but they don't have their own post offices.
The total land area of Nāʻālehu is about 5.6 square kilometers (2.17 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Nāʻālehu?
The number of people living in Nāʻālehu has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 1,038 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,004 | −3.3% | |
| 1960 | 952 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,014 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,168 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,027 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 919 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 866 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 811 | −6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 919 people living in Nāʻālehu. These people lived in 290 households, and 209 of those were families. The average household had about 3 people.
About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 16% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Nāʻālehu was 36 years.
Interesting Places in Nāʻālehu
Nāʻālehu has a few unique spots:
- It is home to one of the ground stations used by Bigelow Aerospace. This company uses these stations to talk to its space modules orbiting Earth.
- The southernmost church in the entire United States, called Lighthouse Baptist Church, is also located here.
People From Nāʻālehu
- Shigeo Kikuchi: He was a Buddhist missionary and wrote books about his life.
Weather in Nāʻālehu
Nāʻālehu has a warm climate. Here's a summary of the weather data:
| Climate data for Naalehu 14, HI, 1981-2010 normals, extremes 1905-present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
92 (33) |
93 (34) |
89 (32) |
93 (34) |
92 (33) |
96 (36) |
96 (36) |
92 (33) |
90 (32) |
90 (32) |
91 (33) |
96 (36) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 77.6 (25.3) |
78.1 (25.6) |
78.0 (25.6) |
78.1 (25.6) |
79.1 (26.2) |
80.0 (26.7) |
80.7 (27.1) |
81.5 (27.5) |
82.1 (27.8) |
81.2 (27.3) |
79.6 (26.4) |
77.9 (25.5) |
79.5 (26.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 62.6 (17.0) |
62.2 (16.8) |
63.2 (17.3) |
64.2 (17.9) |
65.3 (18.5) |
66.8 (19.3) |
67.3 (19.6) |
68.1 (20.1) |
67.9 (19.9) |
67.4 (19.7) |
66.2 (19.0) |
64.5 (18.1) |
65.5 (18.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 50 (10) |
52 (11) |
50 (10) |
50 (10) |
50 (10) |
54 (12) |
53 (12) |
60 (16) |
56 (13) |
59 (15) |
55 (13) |
54 (12) |
50 (10) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.37 (136) |
4.09 (104) |
4.11 (104) |
3.19 (81) |
2.38 (60) |
1.87 (47) |
3.57 (91) |
3.28 (83) |
4.04 (103) |
4.67 (119) |
6.53 (166) |
5.64 (143) |
48.74 (1,237) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.8 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 11.3 | 12.2 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 125.1 |
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Images for kids
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South Point Wind Farm
See also
In Spanish: Naalehu para niños
