Pahoa at a Glance
Pahoa
is a quaint little town located in the heart of the Big
Island’s Puna Region. It is found along Highway 130 and
is approximately 16.6 miles away from Hilo. Puna Region
is known for its “Wild West” atmosphere, and Pahoa is no
exception.
Pahoa evokes a cowboy character with its century-old
Victorian style storefronts, raised wooden platforms
that serve as sidewalks, and old railroads. There are
also a number of restaurants serving Thai, Chinese,
Mexican, and Hawaiian cuisines.
But perhaps what completes the 60’s atmosphere of Pahoa
are the hippies and New Agers who reside in great number
here.
Pahoa’s main attractions include the nudist black sand
Kehena Beach and the Lava Trees State Park and Monument.
The oldest theatre in Hawaii, the Akebono Theatre, is
also here. On Sundays, you can drop by the theater’s
parking lot for a Sunday’s farmers market shopping and
get your fresh fruits and vegetables while reveling in
live music.
According to the 2007 census survey, 1,116 residents had
chosen Pahoa as their home. Like other communities in
Hawaii, Pahoa is a cultural melting pot. However, the
greater majority are Asians, particularly Filipinos
(29.5%) and Japanese (20.8%). Altogether, Asians make up
more than half of the total population (52.2%). Also
representing a significant number in the town are
Pacific Islanders (13.8), Hispanics (11.2%), Caucasians
(8.6%), and American Indians (2.6%). On the other hand,
people from two or more races are 21.2% of the
community. Pahoa has a population density of 492 people
per square mile.
With tourism as its main source of revenue, Pahoa had
an aggregated annual household income of $49,500.
Pahoa’s zip code is 96778.
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Location: Pahoa, HI, US
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Sunrise: 6:26 am
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