Waianae, Hawaii facts for kids
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Waianae
Waiʻanae
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Waianae
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Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
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| County | Honolulu |
| State | Hawaii |
| Country | United States |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.08 sq mi (18.34 km2) |
| • Land | 5.40 sq mi (13.98 km2) |
| • Water | 1.69 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
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| • Total | 13,614 |
| • Density | 2,522.51/sq mi (973.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96792
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-74450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0364549 |
Waianae or Waiʻanae (pronounced like "vai-uh-NAH-eh") is a community located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 13,614 people lived there.
The name Waianae comes from Hawaiian words meaning "waters of the mullet." Mullet is a type of fish. Interestingly, a town in New Zealand called Waikanae has a similar name origin.
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Exploring Waianae's Location
Waianae is found at a specific spot on the map: 21 degrees, 26 minutes, 52 seconds North and 158 degrees, 10 minutes, 45 seconds West. This helps us pinpoint its exact location in the world.
How Big is Waianae?
The total area of Waianae is about 18.2 square kilometers (which is about 7.08 square miles). Most of this area, about 13.9 square kilometers (5.40 square miles), is land. The rest, about 4.4 square kilometers (1.69 square miles), is water. This means a good part of Waianae is near water!
People Living in Waianae
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| 2020 | 13,614 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 10,506 people living in Waianae. By 2020, the population grew to 13,614 people.
Who Lives in Waianae?
In 2000, there were 2,595 households in Waianae. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 43.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4 people.
Age Groups in Waianae
The people in Waianae are of all ages! In 2000, about 34.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.4% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The median age was 29 years, meaning half the people were younger than 29 and half were older.
Learning and Schools in Waianae
The Hawaii Department of Education is in charge of the public schools in Waianae.
Schools within Waianae
Several schools are located right inside the Waianae area. These include Leihoku Elementary School, Waiʻanae Elementary School, and Waiʻanae Intermediate School.
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Waianae High School has a Waianae mailing address, but it's actually located mostly in Makaha and partly in Waianae. Another school, Kamaile Academy, is just outside the Waianae area. There's also a charter school called Ka Waihona O Ka Naʻauao - New Century Pcs within Waianae.
Maili Elementary School also has a Waianae address but is in the Maili CDP. For older students, Leeward Community College operates Wai‘anae Moku, which is in the Maili area but also uses a Waianae postal address.
Famous People from Waianae
Waianae is home to some well-known individuals!
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole: A world-famous musician, known for his beautiful Hawaiian music.
- Max Holloway: A talented fighter who used to be the UFC Featherweight Champion.
- DeForest Buckner: A professional NFL player who plays for the Indianapolis Colts.
See also
In Spanish: Waianae para niños
