Waimalu, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waimalu
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Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,817 |
| • Density | 7,546.15/sq mi (2,913.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-77750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867264 |
Waimalu (pronounced vahy-MAH-loo) is a special kind of community in Honolulu 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 population data, even though it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 13,817 people lived there.
Where is Waimalu?
Waimalu is located in the beautiful state of Hawaii. You can find it at these coordinates: 21 degrees, 23 minutes, 57 seconds North and 157 degrees, 56 minutes, 54 seconds West.
The area of Waimalu is about 5.0 square kilometers (or 1.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 4.7 square kilometers (1.8 square miles). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.09 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Waimalu?
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| 2020 | 13,817 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Waimalu was 13,817 people. Back in 2000, there were more people, around 29,371. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds.
Many families live in Waimalu. In 2000, about 29% of households had kids under 18. The average household had almost three people living together. The community has people of all ages, from young children to seniors.
Schools in Waimalu
The schools in Waimalu are part of the Hawaii Department of Education. This means they are public schools run by the state.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School is one of the public elementary schools located in Waimalu. Some other elementary schools, like Momilani, Waimalu, and Waiau Elementary, used to be in Waimalu. However, their boundaries changed, and they are now part of the Pearl City area.
Pearl City High School also used to be in Waimalu. Now, it is also located in the Pearl City area.
There is also a private school in Waimalu called Our Savior Lutheran School. It teaches students from kindergarten up to 8th grade.
Local Legends
The Ewa Area, where Waimalu is located, has many interesting local legends. These stories are often about the land and its features. Some legends talk about the Waimalu Stream and the Waiua Pond.
There are also stories about ancient Hawaiian temples called Heiau. One legend mentions the Waimalu Burial Cave. These stories help us understand the history and culture of the area.
See also
In Spanish: Waimalu para niños
