ʻEwa Villages, Hawaii facts for kids
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Ewa Villages
ʻEwa Villages
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Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Hawaii |
| County | Honolulu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,825 |
| • Density | 6,937.06/sq mi (2,679.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-07485 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867250 |
ʻEwa Villages is a community in Hawaii. It's located on the island of Oʻahu, about 20 miles from downtown Honolulu. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 7,825 people lived here.
The name ʻEwa comes from the Hawaiian word for "crooked." Long ago, in the late 1800s and early 1900s, ʻEwa was a busy place. It was known for growing sugar cane. The ʻEwa Mill was a big sugar factory that created homes for its workers. These homes grew into the villages we know today.
Today, sugar cane is no longer grown in ʻEwa. Instead, it's a growing suburban area. It connects to other towns like ʻEwa Gentry, ʻEwa Beach, Kalaeloa, and Kapolei. This whole region is often called Oʻahu's "Second City," with Kapolei as its main center.
There's also a place called Honouliuli nearby. It used to be a village and is now a name for the northern part of ʻEwa. It's located along Honouliuli Stream, between ʻEwa Villages and Waipahu. The postal code for ʻEwa Villages is 96706, which is the same as ʻEwa Beach.
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Exploring ʻEwa Villages Geography
ʻEwa Villages is located at 21°20′32″N 158°2′30″W. It's inland from ʻEwa Beach. The main road, State Route 76 (Fort Weaver Road), goes north past Honouliuli to Waipahu. From there, you can connect to Farrington Highway and the H-1 freeway.
Another important road is Renton Road. It runs east-west and connects to Kalaeloa and Kapolei to the west. Soon, Kapolei Parkway will become the main east-west road for this "Second City" area.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that ʻEwa Villages covers about 1.13 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Direction in Oʻahu
On Oʻahu, the word "ʻEwa" is also used to describe a direction. If you're in Honolulu, saying something is "ʻEwa" means it's to the west. The opposite direction is "Diamond Head" (which is east of Waikīkī) or "Koko Head" (even further east of downtown Honolulu).
Historical Site: Honouliuli Internment Camp
From 1943 to 1945, during World War II, a place called Honouliuli Internment Camp was located here. It was a site where people were held during that time.
ʻEwa Villages Climate
The weather in ʻEwa Villages is similar to Honolulu. It has a hot semi-arid climate. This means it's generally warm and dry.
| Climate data for ʻEwa Villages, Hawaii (1991-2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 79.8 (26.6) |
80.0 (26.7) |
80.5 (26.9) |
82.3 (27.9) |
83.6 (28.7) |
85.7 (29.8) |
86.5 (30.3) |
87.4 (30.8) |
87.0 (30.6) |
85.8 (29.9) |
83.6 (28.7) |
81.2 (27.3) |
83.6 (28.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 71.0 (21.7) |
71.4 (21.9) |
72.2 (22.3) |
74.0 (23.3) |
75.3 (24.1) |
77.4 (25.2) |
78.5 (25.8) |
79.2 (26.2) |
78.2 (25.7) |
77.4 (25.2) |
75.3 (24.1) |
73.1 (22.8) |
75.3 (24.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 62.2 (16.8) |
62.9 (17.2) |
63.8 (17.7) |
65.8 (18.8) |
67.0 (19.4) |
69.1 (20.6) |
70.6 (21.4) |
71.1 (21.7) |
69.5 (20.8) |
68.9 (20.5) |
66.9 (19.4) |
65.1 (18.4) |
66.9 (19.4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.84 (47) |
1.71 (43) |
2.72 (69) |
0.80 (20) |
1.02 (26) |
0.39 (9.9) |
0.49 (12) |
0.84 (21) |
0.76 (19) |
1.72 (44) |
2.21 (56) |
2.56 (65) |
17.06 (433) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) | 9.5 | 7.6 | 9.1 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 86.4 |
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People and Community in ʻEwa Villages
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 7,825 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 4,741 people living in ʻEwa Villages. They lived in 1,178 households, with most being families. The population density was about 4,838 people per square mile.
The community is very diverse. In 2000, a large part of the population was Asian (70.43%), with many people identifying with two or more races (20.27%). About 8.80% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 4 people.
The population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 27.8% were under 18, and 13.8% were 65 or older. The average age was 33 years old.
The median income for a household in ʻEwa Villages was $51,451. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 8.6% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Education in ʻEwa Villages
The Hawaii Department of Education runs the public schools in Hawaii. ʻEwa Elementary School is located right in the ʻEwa Villages area.
There is also a private school, Lanakila Baptist School. Its middle and high school divisions are also within the CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Ewa Villages para niños
