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Hawaii Almanac: State Facts and Figures
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Hawaii Almanac
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| Official Name |
Hawaii |
| Capital |
Honolulu |
| Nick Name |
Aloha State |
| Motto |
Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.) |
| Location & Region |
25.00201 N, 167.99880 W |
Hawaii |
| Constitution Ratified |
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Date Admitted -
Union: |
August 21, 1959 |
50th State |
| Population |
1,211,537 |
188.62 |
42nd |
Largest City
(by population) |
Honolulu, Hilo
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| Bordering States |
Coastline: 750 mi. |
| Number of Counties |
4 Counties in Hawaii |
Largest County
(by population) |
Honolulu |
876,156 |
600 sq mi. |
| Time Zone |
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time |
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Hawaii Climate and Weather |
The Hawaiian Island's weather is very consistent, with only moderate changes in temperature throughout the year.
There are only 2 seasons: the summer months (called Kau in Hawaiian) that extend from May to October and the winter months (Ho'oilo) that run from November to April.
The average day-time summer temperature at sea level is 85 degrees F. (29.4 C) while the average day-time winter temperature is 78 degrees (25.6 C). |
| Highest Temperature |
100 degrees
April 27, 1931 - Pahala |
| Lowest Temperature |
12 degrees
May 17, 1979 -Mauna Kea |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
87.1 degrees |
65.3 degrees |
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Hawaii Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet) |
| Mean Elevation |
3,030 |
| Highest Point |
Puu Wekiu, Mauna Kea |
13,796 |
| Lowest Point |
Pacific Ocean |
Sea level |
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Hawaii Land Area (Square Miles) |
| Geographic Center |
Near the island of Maui |
| Total Area |
10,930.98 |
43rd |
| Land Area1 |
6,422.62 |
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| Water Area2 |
4,508.36 |
41.24% |
| Forested Land Area3 |
42.5% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
1600 miles |
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Source: (U.S. Census, April 1, 2000)
1. Dry land and land temporarily or partially covered by water, such as marshland, swamps, etc.; streams and canals under one-eighth statute mile wide; and lakes, reservoirs, and ponds under 40 acres.
2. Permanent inland water surface, such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds having an area of 40 acres or more; streams, sloughs, estuaries, and canals one-eighth statute mile or more in width; deeply indented embayments and sounds, and other coastal waters behind or sheltered by headlands or islands separated by less than 1 nautical mile of water, and islands under 40 acres in area. Excludes areas of oceans, bays, sounds, etc. lying within U.S. jurisdiction but not defined as inland water.
3. 1997 |
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Almanac Provided by SHG Resources |
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