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Where is Honolulu, HI?

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Honolulu is a city found in Hawaii, The United States Of America. It is located 21.31 latitude and -157.86 longitude and it is situated at elevation 18 meters above sea level.

Honolulu has a population of 371,657 making it the biggest city in Hawaii. It operates on the HDT time zone.

Quick facts

Country The United States Of America
State Hawaii
Population 371,657
Elevation 18 m over sea level
Time Zone HDT
Longitude -157.858330
Latitude 21.306940

Honolulu description

Positioned along the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the island of Oahu, Honolulu is the largest city in the Hawaiian Islands, and its vibrant capital city.

Honolulu which means "sheltered bay" in Hawaiian, is a bustling, lively place and the epicenter for most Hawaiian travel, as from here it's an easy springboard to the outer islands.

Travelers from around the world journey to Honolulu to enjoy sparkling beaches, outstanding weather, and the Aloha Spirit of the Hawaiian people. During their journey they often visit its major attractions of Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and the breathtaking views along Waikiki Beach.



Honolulu FAST FACTS
  • Located in Honolulu's City Center, Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States, and the traditional seat of the Hawaiian monarchy. The palace was illuminated with electric lights several years before the White House had them!
  • Parts, or all, of hundreds of movies and television shows were filmed in Honolulu. The popular 70's police drama, Hawaii Five-0, was one of the most memorable
  • USS Arizona Memorial
    The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is indeed ground zero for Oahu visitors, as this is where World War II began for the U.S. The attack by the Empire of Japan in 1941 changed the course of history. The memorial is built over the hull of the sunken battleship USS Arizona, which is the moving resting place for many of the 1,177 Americans who lost their lives during the initial Japanese attack. The Arizona tour includes a sobering interpretive film presented at the visitor center, a short boat trip and a self-guided exploration of the memorial.
  • Waikiki Beach
    This one-acre zoo is the only outdoor rainforest zoo in the United States of America. Located in the heart of the Panaewa Forest Reserve on the Big Island, the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is home to some 50 species of rainforest animals, including endangered Hawaiian birds. This is one of the few zoos to observe Sumatran tigers, Brazilian tapirs and the rare pygmy hippo, an endangered breed found only in Western Africa.
  • Diamond Head
    Located on Oahu, just two miles from Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head is the most famous volcanic crater in the world. The Diamond Head Volcano itself is the unofficial symbol of the Hawaii Islands. This volcano, extinct for 150,000 years, has a 3,520 feet diameter and a 760-foot summit. The unforgettable views at the top include panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean and the entire west side of the island.

honolulu attractions

  • USS Arizona Memorial
    The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is indeed ground zero for Oahu visitors, as this is where World War II began for the U.S.

    The attack by the Empire of Japan in 1941 changed the course of history. The memorial is built over the hull of the sunken battleship USS Arizona, which is the moving resting place for many of the 1,177 Americans who lost their lives during the initial Japanese attack.

    The Arizona tour includes a sobering interpretive film presented at the visitor center, a short boat trip and a self-guided exploration of the memorial.

  • Waikiki Beach
    This one-acre zoo is the only outdoor rainforest zoo in the United States of America.

    Located in the heart of the Panaewa Forest Reserve on the Big Island, the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is home to some 50 species of rainforest animals, including endangered Hawaiian birds.

    This is one of the few zoos to observe Sumatran tigers, Brazilian tapirs and the rare pygmy hippo, an endangered breed found only in Western Africa.

  • Diamond Head
    Located on Oahu, just two miles from Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head is the most famous volcanic crater in the world.

    The Diamond Head Volcano itself is the unofficial symbol of the Hawaii Islands. This volcano, extinct for 150,000 years, has a 3,520 feet diameter and a 760-foot summit.

    The unforgettable views at the top include panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean and the entire west side of the island.


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Honolulu has a population of around 347973, of which 173106 (49%) are male and 174867 (50%) are female. The average age of the inhabitants of Honolulu is 41.28, meaning that the average person is above the national median age of 37. For every male, there are approximately 1.01 females, meaning that the population is relatively evenly distributed between males and female(s).

Of Honolulu's 347973 residents, around 288960 (83.00%) identify as having a single race. The majority of the population is asian, which consists of 53.00% of the population. Of the remaining population, 63650 are white (18.30%), 6835 are black/African Americans (2.00%), 324 are native Americans (0.10%), 28246 are pacific islanders (8.10%), 2771 are other (0.80%).

The median income of households in Honolulu is $61442.00, meaning that most of the households are above the poverty threshold for families of three. Of the total population, 6.80% of households reported an annual income of less than $10,000.

Honolulu, HI Zipcodes

The city of Honolulu has 13 zipcodes recognized by the United States Census Bureau: 96813, 96814, 96815, 96816, 96817, 96818, 96819, 96821, 96822, 96826, 96850, 96853, 96859.

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This page was last updated on October 2, 2015.