Kualapu'u
Kualapu'u is a quiet inland town on Molokai known for its agricultural roots and stunning central location. Once a pineapple cannery village, it's now home to a freshwater reservoir and the Coffees of Hawaii plantation, offering a glimpse into local industry and rural Hawaiian life.
Kualapu'u, Molokai
Kualapu'u (view panorama) × is located in the northern part of Molokai on the way to the Kalaupapa Peninsula Lookout. In the Hawaiian language, Kualapu'u literally means "hill overturned." However, it is thought to be a corruption of Pu'u'uala, meaning "sweet potato hill." The settlement is a former pineapple cannery village that was once associated with Del Monte Foods.
Kualapu'u is also home to Coffees of Hawaii, a large coffee plantation that produces and distributes 100% Molokai coffee. Also located in Kualapu'u is a 1.4 billion gallon water freshwater reservoir at the foot of a cinder cone called Kualapu'u.
Key Features of Kualapu'u
- Central location: Situated between Kaunakakai and the Kalaupapa Peninsula, offering scenic inland views.
- Coffee production: Home to Coffees of Hawaii, producing 100% Molokai-grown coffee.
- Freshwater reservoir: A large 1.4-billion-gallon reservoir located at the foot of the Kualapu'u cinder cone.
- Historical background: Former pineapple cannery village once associated with Del Monte Foods.
- Population and zip: Population 2,110 (2020 Census), ZIP code 96757.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kualapu'u located on Molokai?
Kualapu'u is located inland in central Molokai, between Kaunakakai and the Kalaupapa Peninsula lookout.
What is Coffees of Hawaii?
It is a local plantation in Kualapu'u that produces 100% Molokai-grown coffee, with a café and visitor center on-site.
What is notable about the Kualapu'u reservoir?
The town features a massive freshwater reservoir that holds 1.4 billion gallons of water - vital for local agriculture.
Was Kualapu'u involved in pineapple production?
Yes, it was once a pineapple cannery village tied to Del Monte Foods, playing a key role in Molokai's agricultural past.
How many people live in Kualapu'u?
According to the 2020 Census, Kualapu'u has a population of approximately 2,110 residents.