Kawela Bay

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii

Aerial view of Kawela Bay, Hawaii
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Kawela Bay is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 325 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kahuku, 3.9 miles E.

About Kawela Bay

Kawela Bay is a census-designated place and small community in the Koʻolauloa District on the northern coast of the island of Oʻahu, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, ka wela means "the heat". As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 325.

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Living in Kawela Bay

Median household income
$74,205
Median home value
$912,700
Median rent
$2,500/mo
Median age
44.9
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Kawela Bay, HI population

Kawela Bay had 325 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census325
Density559 per sq mi (216 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Kawela Bay at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyHonolulu County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population325 (2020)
Land area0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Water area1.40 sq mi (3.63 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates21.7002° N, 157.9986° W
ZIP code96731
Official websitecityofalhambra.org
Census code (GEOID)1532700

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Kawela Bay

What county is Kawela Bay in?

Kawela Bay is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

What is the population of Kawela Bay, HI?

325 people lived in Kawela Bay at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Kawela Bay, HI?

The ZIP code of Kawela Bay is 96731.

What is the elevation of Kawela Bay?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Kawela Bay?

Kahuku (3.9 mi), Pupukea (5.0 mi), Laie (6.2 mi), Hauula (8.3 mi), Haleiwa (9.2 mi).

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