Waiohinu, Hawaii facts for kids
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Waiʻōhinu, Hawaii
Waiʻōhinu
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Mark Twain monkeypod tree
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 Waiohinu, Hawaii
Location in Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaiʻi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,055 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 148.20/sq mi (57.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaiʻi-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-79550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0364822 |
Waiʻōhinu is a small community on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Its name means "Shiny Water" in the Hawaiian language. It is located in the Kaʻu district. Waiʻōhinu is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government uses for counting people. In 2020, about 198 people lived there.
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People Living in Waiʻōhinu
This section talks about the people who live in Waiʻōhinu.
Population Count
According to the 2020 United States Census, 198 people lived in Waiʻōhinu. The American Community Survey from 2020 counted 220 residents.
Different Backgrounds
The people living in Waiʻōhinu come from different backgrounds.
- About 50 residents were Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islanders.
- Around 39 people were Asian.
- About 31 residents were white.
- Roughly 100 people identified as two or more races.
- Around 21 residents were Hispanic or Latino.
Where is Waiʻōhinu Located?
Waiʻōhinu is found at the very southern tip of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Roads and Travel
The community is on Hawaiʻi Route 11. This road is part of the Hawaii Belt Road, which goes around the island. Waiʻōhinu is about 57 miles (92 km) southeast of Kailua-Kona. It is also about 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Area and Zip Code
Waiʻhinu covers an area of about 1.34 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The ZIP code for Waiʻhinu is 96772. This ZIP code is also used by the nearby community of Nāʻālehu.
Famous Places in Waiʻhinu
Waiʻhinu has some interesting landmarks with cool stories.
Mark Twain's Monkeypod Tree
The famous writer Mark Twain visited Waiʻhinu in 1866. Legend says he planted a monkeypod tree there. The original tree fell down in 1957. But a new shoot from that tree was planted, and it is still growing today.
Kauahaʻao Church
The Kauahaʻao Church was built in 1888. It was built by Calvinist missionaries. The old wooden church building was taken down in 1998 because of damage from termites.
Wong Yuen Store
The Wong Yuen Store was built in 1914 by a Chinese immigrant named Wong Yuen. For a long time, it was the only store open in Waiʻhinu. The store closed on April 1, 2018. Today, the biggest employer in Waiʻhinu is Pacific Quest, which has over 100 employees.
See also
In Spanish: Waiohinu para niños
