Kaumakani Hawaii Map

About Kaumakani, Hawaii

Kaumakani is a locality in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,012. The population density is 553.9 people per km². Kaumakani is located at 21.9161°N, 159.6197°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96769.

Kaumakani unfolds across the western reaches of Kauai, a landscape defined by the broad, sun-baked slopes that tumble towards the distant Pacific. It lies 108.0 miles west-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west of Kalaheo. The air here carries a dry warmth, a constant hum of cicadas a counterpoint to the rustle of wind through sparse, hardy grasses that cling to the rolling terrain. Distant, jagged peaks, softened by the hazy breath of the trade winds, form a dramatic backdrop, their shadows lengthening as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of ochre and rose. The character of Kaumakani is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace. For generations, the lifeblood of Kaumakani pulsed with the rhythm of sugar cane, its fields stretching across the fertile plains, a verdant carpet that once defined the local economy. Though the era of vast plantations has largely passed, the legacy of that time lingers, a subtle imprint on the land and its people. Remnants of old plantation infrastructure, weathered and softened by the elements, can still be found, silent witnesses to a bygone industrial age. Today, the economy of Kaumakani is more diversified, with a focus on smaller-scale agriculture and a growing tourism presence drawn to the island's natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere. The profound silence that settles over Kaumakani in the early evening, punctuated only by the chirping of crickets and the distant sigh of the ocean, offers a unique kind of peace.

About This Kaumakani Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kaumakani, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 21.916111, -159.619722. 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 Kaumakani and Kauai County.

Detailed location data for Kaumakani includes the ZIP code (96747), telephone area code (808), county seat of Kauai County (Līhuʻe), 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 Kaumakani is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.