Honolulu, Oahu

This makes the entire island of Oahu, where Honolulu is located, plus all the other small, uninhabited islands from the island of Nihoa to the Kure Atoll (except Midway), known as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, part of Honolulu. Honolulu is about 1,500 miles (2,414 km) long. Or in other words, it spans the distance from Los Angeles, California, to Denver, Colorado.

The population of the island of Oahu, where Honolulu is located, makes up about 73 percent of the state’s total population. In the Hawaiian language, “hono” means “sheltered or protected” and “lulu” means “bay.” So “Honolulu” means “sheltered bay.” While Honolulu is located near the equator, its climate (temperature and humidity) is moderated by the cooling effect of the steady trade winds and ocean currents.

Honolulu has several districts, including the popular tourist destination Waikiki, located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of downtown Honolulu. Pearl Harbor, a military harbor that was attacked by the Japanese in 1941, which led to the involvement of the United States in World War II, is located about 8 miles (12.9 km) to the west. Kapiolani Park, Honolulus largest park, is located at the east end of Waikiki, on the foothills of popular Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater.

Notable institutions are the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the Bishop Museum (noted for its studies of Polynesia), the Honolulu Academy of Arts (known for its Hawaiian and Asian collections) and Kawaiahao Church (1841), where funerals of Hawaiian monarchs took place. Iolani Palace, located downtown right next to the Hawaii state library, is the only royal palace in the United States. It was constructed as seat of the government in 1882 by the “Merry Monarch” King David Kalakaua and his wife Queen Kapiolani.

Since World War II, tourism in Hawaii has increased a lot and many hotels, apartment buildings and private residences were built. This has made Honolulu the business and population center of Hawaii. Besides tourism, Honolulu’s other industries include printing and publishing, jewelry, clothing, food and beverages, rubber products, construction materials and electronics and computer equipment.

Honolulu in Bullet Points

• Honolulu is the capital of the U.S. state of Hawaii
• Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu
• Honolulu’s population in the 2000 census was 371,657
• The city’s average temperature is pleasant year-round, always ranging between 72 F and 81 F (22.2 – 27.2 C).
• Honolulu means “protected bay” in the Hawaiian language
• Waikiki is a district of Honolulu located 3 miles (4.8 km) to the east of downtown Honolulu

Honolulu Location

Honolulu is located on the south coast of the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii.

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Now 75°F Windchill: 75°F Partly Cloudy

Location: Honolulu, HI, US Wind: 8 mph NE Humidity: 82% Visibility: 0.1 mi Pressure: 30.01 in steady Sunrise: 6:37 am Sunset: 5:52 pm

Sat Hi: 84°F Low: 71°F Partly Cloudy

Sun Hi: 85°F Low: 72°F Mostly Cloudy

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Antonia

Posted 131 days ago

I've been living in Honolulu for half a decade now and I think that the city's traffic and noise problem is getting worse. Too many people move here all the time and one can feel it on the streets and restaurants. It's always crowded, no matter if you're out on a weekday or weekend. The time of day doesn't seem to matter much either. Prices have also gone way up in the last few years, no matter if rent or groceries. It's all way up! Honolulu is otherwise a nice city to live in, if you have money and don't need to drive a lot or commute to work.

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