Kilauea at a Glance
Kilauea, which literally means “low spreading,” is located
on the northern shores of Kauai County. A major attraction
of the town is the Kilauea Lighthouse, a 95-year old beacon
which stands on a narrow peninsula that forms the northernmost
point of Kauai. The Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge,
a seabird sanctuary, is just nearby and can be viewed from
the lighthouse. Just a rock offshore the lighthouse is the
Moku'ae'ae Islet, a bird sanctuary and, often, home also
to Hawaiian monk seals.
According to a 2000 census data, Kilauea had 2, 092 people.
Like other Hawaiian towns, Kilauea is home to people coming
from different ethnic backgrounds. However, nearly half
of the population were Caucasians (47.80%). Other ethnic
groups who abound in the area include Asians (26.58%) and
Latinos (7.12%). Native Hawaiians make up 6.21% of the population.
Named as the “Guava Capital of the World,” Kilauea commercially
cultivates 480 acres of guava plantations. Guava production
and tourism are the main driving forces of the town’s economy.
The average household income of Kilauea was $41,313 in the
year 2000. Its average family income was $48, 824.
Kilauea’s zip code is 96754.
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Location: Kilauea, HI, US
Wind: 17 mph NE
Humidity: 61%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.06 in falling
Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 6:47 pm
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