Kalapana Hawaii Map

About Kalapana, Hawaii

Kalapana is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 76. The population density is 19.1 people per km². Kalapana is located at 19.3625°N, 154.9667°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96778.

Kalapana, where the land meets the sea in a dramatic embrace, is a place of raw, elemental beauty. It lies 26.1 miles south-south-east of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 163°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-west of Leilani Estates. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the deep, verdant green of the lush rainforest spills down towards the stark, black expanse of ancient lava flows that have solidified into a rugged, unforgiving coast. The air, thick with the scent of plumeria and the salty tang of the Pacific, carries the constant, sonorous rumble of waves crashing against the shore, a ceaseless, powerful song. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy of coconut palms and breadfruit trees, paints fleeting, golden patterns on the rich, dark earth, a reminder of the immense forces that shaped this land. This stretch of coastline, once a vibrant hub of Hawaiian life, now bears the indelible mark of Kīlauea's fiery breath. For generations, Kalapana was known for its thriving agricultural communities, its fertile soil yielding bountiful harvests of taro and sugarcane, feeding families and fueling a modest local economy. The memory of the old Kalapana, with its village life and traditional ways, is etched into the hearts of those who remember it, a poignant echo against the ever-present power of the volcano. Today, while the land continues its slow, inexorable transformation, a quiet resilience defines Kalapana, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call this extraordinary place home.

About This Kalapana Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kalapana, Hawaii with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kalapana and Hawaii County.

Detailed location data for Kalapana includes the ZIP code (96778), telephone area code (808), county seat of Hawaii County (Hilo), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kalapana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.