Pūpūkea, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pūpūkea
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View of Pūpūkea towards the ocean
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Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.08 sq mi (15.75 km2) |
| • Land | 3.44 sq mi (8.90 km2) |
| • Water | 2.65 sq mi (6.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 27 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,130 |
| • Density | 1,492.58/sq mi (576.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96712
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-66800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867261 |
Pūpūkea (pronounced puu-puu-KEH-yah) is a special community in Hawaii. It's located on the island of Oʻahu, which is part of Honolulu County. In the Hawaiian language, the name pūpūkea means "white shell."
Pūpūkea is a very popular spot on Oʻahu's famous North Shore. Many people love to live here or visit for its beautiful beaches and amazing waves. In 2020, about 5,130 people lived in Pūpūkea.
This area is known for some of the best surfing spots in the world. Places like Sunset Beach, Pipeline, and Sharks Cove are all found here. Sharks Cove is also a great place for snorkeling and diving. At the end of Pūpūkea, you'll find Waimea Bay, which has one of the most popular beaches on the island.
Many homes in Pūpūkea are located near the beach or in the uplands. The properties in the uplands are quite large, often one acre or more. One thing to know about living here is that it's about 37 miles (60 km) from Honolulu, which can be a long drive.
The postal code for Pūpūkea and nearby communities like Sunset Beach and Waimea is 96712.
Where is Pūpūkea Located?
Pūpūkea is found on Oʻahu's North Shore. It's along Kamehameha Highway (State Route 83). You can find it west of Kawela Bay and northeast of Haleʻiwa.
This area gets a lot more rain than Honolulu. Pūpūkea has rain on about 247 days a year, with about 54.7 inches (139 cm) of rainfall. In comparison, Honolulu only gets rain on about 89 days a year, with 17.1 inches (43 cm).
The total area of Pūpūkea is about 6.1 square miles (15.75 square kilometers). A large part of this area, about 2.7 square miles (6.85 square kilometers), is water from the Pacific Ocean.
Who Lives in Pūpūkea?
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| 2020 | 5,130 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Pūpūkea was 5,130 people.
Back in 2000, there were 4,250 people living here. There were about 1,455 households, which are groups of people living together. Many households were married couples, and some had children under 18.
The population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 23.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.3% were 65 years or older. The average age was 34 years old.
Education in Pūpūkea
The public schools in Pūpūkea are managed by the Hawaii Department of Education.
- Sunset Beach Elementary School is located right in Pūpūkea.
- Another school option, Pupukea Schoolhouse, opened in 2022 in the uplands of Pupukea.
See also
In Spanish: Pupukea para niños
