Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Kailua-Kona at a Glance

The excellent location of Kailua-Kona or as locals calls it “Kona”, along the shoreline of Kailua Bay, southwest in the big island of Hawaii provides its locals and the visiting tourists a combination of sunny and dry weather all year round. Because of its nearly excellent climate, Kailua-Kona was considered to be one of the best places in Hawaii to live in. This is where Kamehameha the Great, the king who conquered the Hawaiian Islands and established the Kingdom of Hawaii, set up his home.

There are many ways to get to the heart of Kailua-Kona. One is to take a 126 mile trip via Highway 11 or the Mamalahoa Highway if you are coming from Hilo or a 20 minute drive if you are coming directly from Kona international airport. Activities in Kailua-Kona include shopping for authentic Hawaiian souvenirs, priceless arts, posh jewelries and unique sculptures; dining at fancy restaurants and grills, and unwinding at cafes and bars along the coast. You can also visit tourist attractions such as the Moku’aikaua Church, the first Christian church built in Hawaii and the Hulihe’e Palace which was built by the second governor of the island of Hawaii.

The census in the year 2000 affirmed that the population of Kailua-Kona has reached 9,870 people. At least 3,537 people reside in the area’s 4,322 housing units. The ethnicity mix comprises of White Americans (38.65%), African Americans (0.46%), Native Americans (0.46%), Asians (18.28%), Hispanics (10.20%) and Pacific Islanders (1.93%). Out of the total population, 10.8% is below the poverty line.

Kailua-Kona’s zip code is 96740.

Kailua-Kona in Bullet Points

Kailua-Kona Location

Kailua-Kona Map (top)

Kailua-Kona Weather (top)

Now
82°F
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Location: Kailua Kona, HI, US
Wind: 10 mph SW
Humidity: 58%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 29.92 in falling
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 5:44 pm Fri
Hi: 83°F
Low: 74°F
Partly Cloudy
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Hi: 83°F
Low: 74°F
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