Waikele, Hawaii facts for kids
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Waikele
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 Waikele, Hawaii
Location in Hawaii
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| County | Honolulu |
| State | Hawaii |
| Country | United States |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,509 |
| • Density | 6,826.36/sq mi (2,634.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96797
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-76250 |
Waikele (Hawaiian pronunciation: [vɐjˈkɛlɛ]) is a special type of community in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population, but it is not a city with its own local government.
In 2020, about 7,509 people lived in Waikele. Even though it is its own community, people living here use Waipahu, Hawaii for their mail.
Where is Waikele?
Waikele is located in the beautiful state of Hawaii. It is found at coordinates 21°24′9″N 158°0′20″W / 21.40250°N 158.00556°W. This area covers about 2.8 square kilometers (or 1.1 square miles) of land. There is no water area within Waikele itself.
Who Lives in Waikele?
The number of people living in Waikele is counted every ten years. This count is called the United States Census.
- In 2020, the population of Waikele was 7,509 people.
Learning in Waikele
The Hawaii Department of Education is in charge of the public schools in Hawaii. Waikele has its own school called Waikele Elementary School. This school helps children in the community get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Waikele (Hawái) para niños
