Puako at a Glance
Puako
is an oceanfront town located on the western shores of the
Big Island in the south Kohala District approximately 4
miles south of Kawaihe. Elevated at a mere 5 feet above
sea level, Puako is characterized by a coastline made principally
of solidified lava rock, several coral and black sand beaches,
stretches of fringing coral reefs, and fantastic tide pools.
The largest number of historic petroglyphs (prehistoric
drawings or carvings on volcanic dome rocks) ever found
in Hawaii are found in this small village. On another historical
note, the offshore earthquake that destroyed many hotels
and other infrastructures of Hawaii in 2006 had its epicenter
registered just 10 kilometers southwest of this village.
The town has but one 3-mile stretch of paved main road and
it runs parallel of the ocean. There’s not much infrastructures
and businesses in Puako. The road is flanked by houses,
several churches, one general store, and an apartment building.
Based on the latest 2007 census survey, only 496 residents
were occupying the 10.3-square mile village. It’s no surprise
that its population density was also very low--- approximately
around 48 people per square mile only. Around 71% of the
population are Caucasians, 15% are Asians, and 4 % Hispanics.
No African Americans and Native Americans were registered
in the area, but people from two or more races were 12.58%
of the population.
Its average household dropped from $83,800 in 2006 to $78,550
in 2007. Also in 2007, the beachfront community had a per
capita income of $64,346.
Puako’s zip code is 96738.
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Now
78°F
Windchill:
78°F
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Location: Waikoloa, HI, US
Wind: 15 mph S
Humidity: 62%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.04 in falling
Sunrise: 6:31 am
Sunset: 6:34 pm
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Tue
Hi: 80°F
Low: 70°F
Partly Cloudy
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Wed
Hi: 81°F
Low: 70°F
Partly Cloudy
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