Honomu, Big Island

Honomu at a Glance

The ancient village of Honomu, the pioneer in opening up Hawaii’s potential in the sugar industry to the rest of the world, is located Just 203 miles southeast of Honolulu. Honomu’s prosperity and development started in the year 1876, when the Reciprocity Treaty was agreed by the former Kingdom of Hawaii and the government of America. With the boom of the sugar industry during that time, the treaty gave way to the planting of sugarcane in Honomu and its exportation around the world. Sugar plantations were just a common sight during those days in Honomu unlike today, the town is a modern and peaceful community.

Honomu is also a great tourist vacation site. Here, you can find modern places to go to such as art galleries, museums, parks, restaurants and bars, theaters and shops along the area’s lively coastline. If you’re a nature lover, Honomu also offers astounding oceanic spots, exotic wildlife and marine life. The highlight of Honomu is Akaka Falls State Park, where a stunning 442 feet waterfall can be found.

As of the year 2000, the town of Honomu has a total population of 541 which has a median resident age of 42.2 years. There are approximately 193 households in a 0.5 mile land area which has an elevation of 300 feet above sea level. The median income per household annually is at $30,179 while the median house value is roughly $97,800. The ethnicity mix of Honomu has an interesting history. In the past, foreigners of different nationalities such as Germans, Irish, Asians and Native Americans migrated to the place. They are the ancestors of the locals living in Honomu today.

Honomu’s zip code is 96728.

Honomu in Bullet Points

Honomu Location

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Honomu Weather (top)

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78°F
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Location: Honomu, HI, US
Wind: 9 mph SE
Humidity: 62%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.05 in falling
Sunrise: 6:27 am
Sunset: 6:30 pm Wed
Hi: 79°F
Low: 64°F
Scattered Showers
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Hi: 78°F
Low: 65°F
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