Wailua, Kauai

Wailua at a Glance

Wailua is located on the eastern part of Kauai County and covers 1.4 square miles of land and water. Nouno Mountain, also called “Sleeping Mountain,” separates the inland part of Wailua from its coastal area. Literally, Wailua means “two waters” because of the two main waterfalls that feed its river. In the past, the city served as the main entry port to the island of Kauai. Today, its coastal part is still center of commercial activity where rows of hotels and condominiums are seen, while Wailua River remains the only navigable river in all of Hawaii.

On the other hand, inland Wailua is referred to as a bedroom community because of its shortage of government or commercial amenities. Since ancient time, Wailua is considered a sacred land to its people, and the city’s many sacred historical sights including a royal stone birthing site and a sun-worship place are still found along Route 56 and 580.

With a population of 2,083 people, Wailua’s population density is 1, 618.6 people per square mile based on a 2000 demographic survey. 781 households and 549 families, in turn, comprised its population. Apart from Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, several Asians, Caucasians, and Latinos reside in great numbers in the city. In 2000, the city had a median household income of $45, 785 and a median family income of $52, 083 while the city’s per capita income was $20, 231. Like most Kauai communities, Wailua’s primary agricultural product is taro, which is used to make the traditional Hawaiian dish called Poi.

Wailua’s zip ode is 96746.

Wailua in Bullet Points

Wailua Location

Kauai

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Location: Kapaa, HI, US
Wind: 16 mph NE
Humidity: 74%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.1 in rising
Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 5:53 pm Fri
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