Explore Halawa, Hawaii, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Halawa |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| Latitude | 21.3753 |
| Longitude | -157.9185 |
| Population | 15,016 |
| Density | 2426.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 96701, 96818 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| County Seat | Honolulu |
| School District | Hawaii Department of Education |
Halawa holds a distinct position where the land steadily climbs from the low tide of the coast toward the rising heights of the interior. It lies 2.6 miles southeast of Waimalu, HI (from Waimalu, HI: bearing 142°T), and is situated 6.1 miles northwest of Honolulu. The Hālawa Stream carves a path through the landscape, serving as a constant, quiet presence that marks the rhythm of the valley. Seven miles away, the Koolau Range rises to define the horizon, its peaks often catching the soft, lingering light of the afternoon. Toward the water, the horizon opens up to reveal the quiet reach of ʻAiea Bay, located just a mile from the center of the neighborhood. The terrain here transitions from gentle slopes to more rugged ground as one approaches the Punanani Gulch, two miles from the heart of the district.
History in Halawa remains tied to the transformation of the earth, shifting from the deep-rooted traditions of the past to the modern infrastructure that sustains the present. The economy once drew its vitality from the vast fields that defined the region, though the memory of those harvests has since given way to suburban growth and local commerce. Residents find that the daily pace is dictated by the steady flow of life between the residential streets and the nearby industrial corridors. The proximity to the ʻEwa Forest Reserve, six miles distant, serves as a reminder of the wilder, untouched character that once dominated the entire island. Life in Halawa persists as a balance between these echoes of agricultural heritage and the functional, industrious nature of a modern working landscape.
Cultural life in Halawa flourishes within the open spaces of the Halawa District Park, which serves as a central gathering point for the people who call this place home. The spirit of the neighborhood is shaped by a sense of kuleana, a shared responsibility that colors how neighbors interact and maintain their surroundings. Residents often venture out to the ʻAiea Loop Trail, three miles away, to traverse the ridgelines and look down upon the expanse of Ford Island in the distance. While the area is not defined by singular, towering monuments, the quiet collection of local schools and community hubs keeps the social life grounded and consistent. The atmosphere remains one of understated resilience, where the cooling trade winds brush past the quiet streets as the sun sets over the water.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Halawa, Hawaii. Coordinates: 21.3753, -157.9185. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Halawa includes the ZIP code (96701, 96818), telephone area code (808), county seat of Honolulu County (Honolulu), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |