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Halawa Hawaii Map

Explore Halawa, Hawaii, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Halawa, Hawaii

How to Use This Halawa, Hawaii Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Halawa, Hawaii. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Hawaii or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Halawa.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

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

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About Halawa, Hawaii

Halawa is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 15,016. The population density is 2426.8 people per km². Halawa is located at 21.3753°N, 157.9185°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP codes: 96701, 96818.

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.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Halawa District Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 154° SE
Aiea Bay State Recreation Area (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 267° W
Julian Foster Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 215° SW
Fores (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 123° SE
Salt Lake District Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 185° S
Submarine Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 250° W
USS Arizona Anchor (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 248° W
Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 043° NE
Consolidated Theatres Pearlridge (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 291° W
Nix Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 286° W
Site of the attack on Pearl Harbor (Registered Battlefield) — 2.3 mi, 250° W
Site of the beginning of Pacific War (Registered Battlefield) — 2.3 mi, 249° W
Moanalua Valley Trail Start (Kulana'ahane) (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 092° E
Hitachi Tree (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 140° SE
Ewa Forest Reserve (waimano Sec.) (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 346° N
Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.7 mi, 273° W · 266 acres
Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 134° SE
Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 139° SE
Foster Mansion Driveway Lamp (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 136° SE
Soka Gakki International Hawaii Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 5.8 mi, 121° SE
Queen Emma Summer Palace (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 118° SE
Kumu Kahua Theatre (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 142° SE
Kapena Falls Trailhead (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 127° SE
Site of Former Water Feature (Historic Ruins) — 5.8 mi, 144° SE
Hawaii's Plantation Village (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 277° W
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.5 mi, 351° N · 9,188 acres
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 6.5 mi, 351° N · 6,755 acres
He'eia National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 7.3 mi, 057° NE
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 9.6 mi, 140° SE

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