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Hawaii Almanac: Facts and Figures
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Hawaii is a Pacific state of the US. It consists mainly of the Hawaiian Islands, an archipelago near the geographic center of the North Pacific Ocean, and other islets unrelated geographically to the archipelago; in all, 8 main islands and 124 islets, reefs, and shoals. The major islands in order of size are Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe.
As agriculture has declined in importance, the economy has diversified to encompass a large tourist business and a growing manufacturing industry.
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 |
Major Islands: (Order by size)
Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe
Coastline: 750 mi.
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| Number of Counties |
4 Counties in Hawaii |
Largest County
(by population) |
Honolulu |
876,156 |
600 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
4 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 2 Representatives |
| Time Zone |
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time |
Hawaii Climate and Weather
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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 |
Hawaii Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
3,030 |
| Highest Point |
Puu Wekiu, Mauna Kea |
13,796 |
| Lowest Point |
Pacific Ocean |
Sea level |
Hawaii Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
Near the island of Maui |
| Total Area |
10,930.98 |
43rd |
| Land Area |
6,422.62 |
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| Water Area |
4,508.36 |
41.24% |
| Forested Land Area |
42.5% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
1600 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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