County FIPS code Established
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Hawaii County 001
Maui County 009 July 1, 1905
Kalawao County 005
Honolulu County 003
Does the state of Hawaii have counties?
There are four counties in the State: the City and County of Honolulu, the County of Maui, the County of Hawaiʻi and the County of Kauaʻi (and one quasi county, Kalawao).
What is Kailua Hawaii known for?
Kailua, the once-sleepy community on Oahu's Windward Side, is most often associated with its beaches. And we get it. Kailua and Lanikai beaches are world-renowned, luring thousands of visitors every year with their golden sands and aquamarine waters.
What does Kailua mean in Hawaii?
two seas
Is Kailua touristy?
Stunning beaches, Airbnbs and new developments transformed the town into a tourist hot spot — leaving some locals bemoaning a lost sense of community. And given that it's a 30-minute walk along a major thoroughfare to Kailua Beach Park, the street hardly has the air of a resort.
Is Kailua a suburb?
Kailua is a suburb of Honolulu with a population of 37,586. Kailua is in Honolulu County and is one of the best places to live in Hawaii. Living in Kailua offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. The public schools in Kailua are above average.Mar 4, 2020
Where is town in Oahu?
Louis hts, Nuuanu, Manoa, etc) ~ People on Oahu call it "Town." What they mean is usually the downtown area of Honolulu, the business districts, and possibly China town. When you arrive at the airport and start heading toward Damond head (east) you are in town. Town could be Waikiki, Kaimuki, Moanalua, even Manoa.
Is Kailua expensive?
The Windward Oahu beach town of Kailua is the most expensive housing market in Hawaii, and was ranked 20th in the nation among the most expensive housing markets, with the average list price of a four-bedroom, two-bath single-family home running at more than $1 million, according to a new report from Coldwell Banker Nov 6, 2013
Is Kailua on Oahu safe?
Kailua is in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning 22% of cities are safer and 78% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Kailua's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Kailua is 17.28 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
Is Kailua safe at night?
Do you feel safe walking alone at night in Kailua? Extremely safe. Night or day, it's a very safe place.