Kaloko Hawaii Map

About Kaloko, Hawaii

Kaloko is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,432. The population density is 44.4 people per km². Kaloko is located at 19.7039°N, 155.9631°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96740.

Kaloko unfurls along the Kona coast, a stretch of land where the Pacific’s deep blue kisses the stark, dark lava rock. It lies 57.0 miles west of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 269°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north of Kahaluu-Keauhou. The air here carries the dry, mineral tang of volcanic soil, a constant reminder of the island’s fiery birth, and the trade winds, when they stir, whisper through sparse, hardy grasses that cling tenaciously to the uneven ground. Sunlight, intense and unfiltered, bleaches the muted greens of the scrub and casts sharp, defined shadows that shift with the day’s slow progression. The coastline itself is a jagged sculpture, a testament to the relentless artistry of the ocean, where sheer cliffs give way to sheltered coves, their waters a mesmerizing gradient of turquoise and sapphire. This is a place shaped by ancient hands and the volcanic spirit, where the remnants of old Hawaiian fishponds, *loko iʻa*, still trace their patterns across the landscape, a silent echo of a time when this land sustained a thriving population. The economy of Kaloko has long been tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertile volcanic soil, though modern life brings a different rhythm. Today, visitors might find themselves drawn to the quiet beauty of the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, a sanctuary where the past breathes through the weathered stones and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore. The spirit of aloha, a profound respect for the land and its people, seems to permeate the very atmosphere, a quiet legacy in the face of the ceaseless Pacific.

About This Kaloko Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kaloko, 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 Kaloko and Hawaii County.

Detailed location data for Kaloko includes the ZIP code (96740), 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 Kaloko is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.