Maui County, Hawaii

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Location in the state of Hawaii
Statistics
Formed
Seat	Wailuku
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	6,213 km² (2,399 mi²) 3,210 km² (1,240 mi²), 51.67%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	128,094 43/km²
Website: www.co.maui.hi.us

Maui County is a county located in the state of Hawai'i. It consists of the islands of Maui, Kaho'olawe, Lana'i, Moloka'i (except for that portion of Moloka'i that is Kalawao County), and Molokini. As of the 2000 Census the population was 128,094 and the estimated population as of July 2003 was 135,605. The county seat is Wailuku. Image File history File links Maui_County_hi_seal. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Hawaii_highlighting_Maui_County. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Wailuku is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The 22nd United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) Hawaiian and English Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 28,337 km² n/a km 2,450 km 41. ... Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727 square miles (1883 km²). Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the islands name in the legend of Hawaiiloa, the Polynesian navigator attributed with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. ... Kaho‘olawe is the smallest of the 8 main volcanic islands in the Hawaiian Islands. ... Lānai (IPA: ), known as The Exclusive Island, is the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands. ... Image of Molokai taken by NASA. Sign greeting visitors to Molokai at exit to airport. ... Kalawao County is a county located in the state of Hawaii. ... Molokini is a volcanic crater south of the island of Maui, Hawaii and part of Maui County. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Wailuku is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ...

Government

Maui County has a mayor-council form of municipal government. Executive authority is vested in the Mayor, elected by the voters on a non-partisan basis to a four-year term (with a limit of two consecutive full terms). Legislative authority is vested in the nine-member County Council. All seats in the County Council have residency requirements; however, all voters in Maui County may vote in elections for all nine seats regardless of residence. Members of the County Council are elected on a non-partisan basis to two-year terms (with a limit of five consecutive full terms). Mayor-Council government is one of two variations of government most commonly used in modern representative municipal governments in the United States. ...

The current mayor of Maui County is Alan Arakawa. Alan M. Arakawa is the current Mayor of Maui. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,213 km² (2,399 mi²). 3,002 km² (1,159 mi²) of it is land and 3,210 km² (1,240 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 51.67% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the 2000 Census², there were 138,094 people, 43,507 households, and 29,889 families residing in the county. The population density was 43/km² (110/mi²). There were 56,377 housing units at an average density of 19/km² (49/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 28.90% White, 1.40% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 33.01% Asian, 10.72% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 22.24% from two or more races. 7.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race, the largest Hispanic Community in Hawaii. Mexicans make up the largest hispanic group on Maui. Filipinos make up the largest Asian group on Maui. There were 43,507 households out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.90% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 21.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.41. The 22nd United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Official language(s) Hawaiian and English Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 28,337 km² n/a km 2,450 km 41. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.20 males.

Cities and towns

• Haiku-Pauwela
• Haliimaile
• Hana
• Kaanapali
• Kahului
• Kapalua
• Kaunakakai
• Kihei
• Kualapuu
• Lahaina
• Lanai City
• Maalaea
• Makawao
• Maunaloa
• Napili-Honokowai
• Paia
• Pukalani
• Waihee-Waiehu
• Waikapu
• Wailea-Makena
• Wailuku

Haiku-Pauwela is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Haliimaile is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Hana is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Kaanapali is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Kahului is the largest town on the Hawaiian island of Maui and is located along the north shore of central Maui. ... Kapalua is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Kaunakakai is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Kihei is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Kualapuu is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Lāhainā is a very popular tourist destination on Maui, resulting in a congestion of people and vehicles, although the ambiance remains relaxed and casual Lāhainā is a town and census-designated place (CDP) located in West Maui, Maui County. ... Lanai City is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Maalaea is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Makawao is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Maunaloa is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Napili-Honokowai is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Paia is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii, on the northern coast of the island of Maui. ... Pukalani is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Waihee-Waiehu is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Waikapu is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Wailea-Makena is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Wailuku is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ...

Sister cities

Maui County currently has 21 sister cities, including: This article is about partnerships between towns distant from each other; see Twin cities for the different concept of physically neighbouring cities. ...

• - Albi, France
• - Territory of American Samoa
• - Arequipa, Peru
• - Bacarra City, Philippines
• - Embo, Scotland, United Kingdom
• - Funchal, Portugal
• - Hachijo Island, Japan
• - Hainan Province, China
• - Hirara, Okinawa, Japan
• - Madrid, Spain
• - Manila, Philippines
• - Ping Tung Province, Taiwan
• - Puerto Princesa, Philippines
• - Rapa Nui, Chile
• - Quezon City, Philippines
• - San Juan, Philippines
• - San Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
• - Santiago, Illocos Sur (Philippines)
• - Zambales Province, Philippines
• - Zhongshan City, China
• - Lake Chapala, Guadalajara (Mexico)

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Related material

• Maui
• Kula

Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727 square miles (1883 km²). Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the islands name in the legend of Hawaiiloa, the Polynesian navigator attributed with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. ... Kula is a district of East Maui that stretches across the upcountry, western-facing slopes of Haleakala (the East Maui volcano), from Makawao to Ulupalakua. ...

External links

• Official Maui County website
• US Census data for Maui

	State of Hawaii Image File history File links Flag_of_Hawaii. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) Hawaiian and English Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 28,337 km² n/a km 2,450 km 41. ...
State capital	Honolulu
Islands	Hawaiʻi | Kahoʻolawe | Kauaʻi | Lānaʻi | Maui | Molokaʻi | Niʻihau | Northwestern Hawaiian Islands | Oʻahu This is a list of United States state capitals: Trivia - Jefferson City (Missouri) has the longest name of the U.S. state capitals - Only two of the U.S. state capitals are named for their state: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Indianapolis, Indiana retard See also List of current and former... Honolulu redirects here. ... The Island of Hawaii (called the Big Island or Hawaii proper) is one of eight main islands that make up the U.S. State of Hawaii. ... Kaho‘olawe is the smallest of the 8 main volcanic islands in the Hawaiian Islands. ... Kauai (usually called Kauai outside the Hawaiian Islands) is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, having an area of 1,446 km² . Known also as the Garden Isle, Kauai lies 105 miles (170 kilometers) across the Kauai Channel, northwest of Oahu. ... Lānai (IPA: ), known as The Exclusive Island, is the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands. ... Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727 square miles (1883 km²). Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the islands name in the legend of Hawaiiloa, the Polynesian navigator attributed with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. ... Image of Molokai taken by NASA. Sign greeting visitors to Molokai at exit to airport. ... Niihau, at 70 sq. ... the Hawaiian island chain . ... Oahu (usually Oahu outside Hawaiian and Hawaiian English), the Gathering Place, is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous island in the State of Hawaii. ...
Largest communities	Hilo | Honolulu | Kahului | Waipahu | Līhuʻe The following list includes the various geographical populated places in Hawaii Unincorporated Communities The following is the list of unincorporated communities in Hawaii NOTE: Hawaii has NO incorporated places Aiea, Hawaii Aina Haina, Hawaii Alakea, Hawaii Anachoomlu, Hawaii Cape Smith, Hawaii Capehart, Hawaii Captain Cook, Hawaii Ewa, Hawaii Ewa Beach... Hilo is a coastal city in the State of Hawaii, and is the largest municipal area on the island of Hawai‘i. ... Honolulu redirects here. ... Kahului is the largest town on the Hawaiian island of Maui and is located along the north shore of central Maui. ... Waipahu is a former sugar mill town and now census-designated place (CDP) located in the ‘Ewa District on the Island of O‘ahu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawai‘i. ... Cruise ship docked in Port of Nāwiliwili LÄ«hu‘e is the largest town on the Hawaiian Island of Kaua‘i in Hawai‘i. ...
Counties	Hawaiʻi | Honolulu | Kalawao | Kauaʻi | Maui Hawaii counties The five counties of Hawaii on the Hawaiian Islands enjoy somewhat greater status than many counties on the United States mainland. ... Hawai‘i County is a county located in the state of Hawai‘i in the Hawaiian Islands. ... Nickname: Sheltered Bay Official website: http://www. ... Kalawao County is a county located in the state of Hawaii. ... Kauai County is a county located in the state of Hawai‘i. ...