Keaau Hawaii Map

About Keaau, Hawaii

Keaau is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,436. The population density is 73.8 people per km². Keaau is located at 19.6233°N, 155.0483°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96749.

Keaau unfolds across a landscape sculpted by ancient volcanic flows, its terrain a testament to the island's fiery genesis. It lies 7.3 miles south-south-east of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 160°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-north-west of Hawaiian Paradise Park. The air here carries the perpetual scent of damp earth and blooming ginger, a humid embrace that clings to everything, softening the edges of the day. Vast swathes of emerald green, ranging from the dense, almost impenetrable canopy of native rainforest to the neatly ordered rows of agricultural fields, define the immediate surroundings. The roads, often winding and narrow, snake through this verdant expanse, a quiet invitation to explore the hidden valleys and gentle slopes that characterize this part of the island. Even under the midday sun, a certain diffused light filters through the thick foliage, creating a perpetual twilight in the denser pockets of jungle, while open fields shimmer with a moist, almost liquid sheen. The history of Keaau is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands that surround it, a legacy of agriculture that continues to shape its identity. For generations, this rich volcanic soil has yielded bountiful harvests, from macadamia nuts and coffee to tropical fruits, forming the backbone of the local economy. The small farms and plantations, some still owned by families who have worked this land for decades, give Keaau a distinctly rural character, a palpable sense of continuity. Evidence of past sugarcane cultivation can still be found in the remnants of old infrastructure, whispers of an era when vast fields of cane dominated the view, a stark contrast to the diverse crops grown today. The rhythm of Keaau is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a gentle, persistent pulse that hums beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Keaau Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keaau, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 19.6233, -155.0483. 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 Keaau and Hawaii County.

Detailed location data for Keaau includes the ZIP code (96749), 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 Keaau is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.