Waikapu, Hawaii facts for kids
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Waikapu, Hawaii
Waikapū
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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 | 11.04 sq mi (28.59 km2) |
| • Land | 11.02 sq mi (28.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,437 |
| • Density | 311.92/sq mi (120.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-75950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0364664 |
Waikapu (which means "the water of the kapu" in Hawaiian) is a special kind of community in Maui County, Hawaii. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics. It's not an official city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 3,437 people lived in Waikapu.
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Where is Waikapu Located?
Waikapu is found on the beautiful island of Maui in Hawaii. Its exact location is at 20°51′10″N 156°30′36″W. This spot is about 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level.
Area of Waikapu
According to official records, Waikapu covers a total area of about 11.0 square miles (28.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Waikapu?
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| 2020 | 3,437 | — | |
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The number of people living in Waikapu has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,115 people. By 2020, the population grew to 3,437. This shows that more people have chosen to make Waikapu their home.
Community Life in Waikapu
In 2000, there were 347 households in Waikapu. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households, about 40%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people. The average family size was a bit larger, with about 3.5 people.
The people in Waikapu are of different ages. In 2000, about 27% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.6% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Waikapu was 37 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Waikapu para niños
