Kaaawa
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
Kaaawa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 1,421 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Punaluu, 3.6 miles NW.
- 1,421residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 1,782 / sq mipopulation density
- 96730ZIP code
About Kaaawa
Kaʻaʻawa is a small community and census-designated place (CDP) located in the windward district of Koʻolauloa, City & County of Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the total population for Kaʻaʻawa was 1,379. In Hawaiian, kaʻaʻawa means "the wrasse (fish)". From the Hawaiian spelling Kaʻaʻawa it is seen that each a is pronounced separately and distinctly, set apart by the two ʻokinas: (Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈkɐʔəˈʔɐvə] ).
Kaʻaʻawa is north of Kāneʻohe Bay (north of Kaʻōʻio Point, also Kalaeokaʻōʻio), and the Pacific Ocean shore here is fronted by a broad fringing reef with a narrow, but quite inviting beach (Kanenelu Beach, Kalaeʻōʻio Beach Park, and Kaʻaʻawa Beach Park). The around-the-island-highway (Kamehameha Highway, State Rte. 83) and the houses and other buildings comprising the town are confined to a relatively narrow belt along the coast. However, a long valley extends inland. Kaʻaʻawa Valley is part of Kualoa Ranch and is used for various tourist activities and filming. Major films and TV series incorporating significant views of the valley include George of the Jungle, Jurassic Park, and Lost.
The U.S. postal code for Kaʻaʻawa is 96730.
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Living in Kaaawa
- Median household income
- $131,750
- Median home value
- $973,300
- Median rent
- $2,043/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Kaaawa had 1,421 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,421 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,782 per sq mi (688 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kaaawa at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Honolulu County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,421 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.80 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.5436° N, 157.8506° W |
| ZIP code | 96730 |
| Official website | kaaawa.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1519550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kaaawa
- Punaluu3.6 mi NW
- Waiahole-Waikane4.2 mi S
- Kahaluu6.1 mi S
- Hauula6.1 mi NW
- Ahuimanu7.3 mi S
- Laie8.4 mi NW
- Heeia8.8 mi S
- Kaneohe Base9.3 mi SE
- Kaneohe10.1 mi SE
- Mililani Mauka10.4 mi SW
- Helemano10.9 mi W
- Kahuku11.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kaaawa
What county is Kaaawa in?
Kaaawa is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kaaawa, HI?
1,421 people lived in Kaaawa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kaaawa, HI?
The ZIP code of Kaaawa is 96730.
What is the elevation of Kaaawa?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kaaawa?
Punaluu (3.6 mi), Waiahole-Waikane (4.2 mi), Kahaluu (6.1 mi), Hauula (6.1 mi), Ahuimanu (7.3 mi).
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