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Pukalani at a Glance
Pukalani, which means “heavenly gate” or “window to heaven” in
Hawaiian, is the largest town in upcountry Maui. Situated near the
slope region of Mt. Haleakala, Pukalani's temperature is cooler than the temperature in towns located at or near sea level.
While the place evokes a laid-back, country atmosphere, it has a
commercial center that includes coffee shops and restaurants,
including Starbucks and Pizza Hut. Also, the town has community and
recreation centers, an 18-hole golf club and sports fields.
Pukalani has 7,380 residents as of the latest 2000 census count. Like other
Hawaiian towns, Pukalani is home to people of diverse racial
backgrounds, particularly Caucasians (33.97%), Asians (28.04%),
Latinos ( 9.23%) and Pacific Islanders (7.38%). 28.97% of the
population is from two or more races.
Generating the lion’s share of its income from tourism and real
estate, Pukalani had an average household income of $62,778. The town
had a per capita income of $23,662.
Pukalani’s zip code is 96788.
Pukalani in Bullet Points
- Largest town in upcountry Maui
- Pukalani has coffee shops, restaurants, community and
recreation centers, an 18-hole golf club and sports fields
Pukalani Location
Upcountry Maui, on the slopes of Mt. Haleakala
Pukalani Map (top)
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Pukalani Weather (top)
Now
64°F
Windchill:
64°F
Fair
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Location: Pukalani, HI, US
Wind: 21 mph NE
Humidity: 75%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.07 in rising
Sunrise: 6:33 am
Sunset: 6:38 pm
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Thu
Hi: 77°F
Low: 64°F
Scattered Showers
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Fri
Hi: 77°F
Low: 64°F
PM Showers
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Pukalani Photos (click to enlarge) (top)
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