Keokea Hawaii Map

About Keokea, Hawaii

Keokea is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,199. The population density is 46.3 people per km². Keokea is located at 20.7210°N, 156.3624°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96790.

Keokea occupies a high-altitude slope where the cool, thin air carries the scent of damp earth and blooming protea. It lies 6.5 miles east-southeast of Kihei, HI (from Kihei, HI: bearing 110°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Pukalani. The land here descends from the heights of Haleakala, transitioning through pastures and rugged terrain that eventually yields to the expanse of the Pacific Ocean six miles below. To the west, the deep, shadowed creases of Kaipoioi Gulch define the local topography, while the nearby State Department of Land State Resource Management Area preserves the native character of the hillside. The light at this elevation possesses a crystalline quality, sharpening the edges of every volcanic stone and softening the transition between the vibrant greens of the slopes and the distant, shimmering blue of the horizon.

Keokea retains a quiet legacy shaped by the early arrival of Chinese immigrants who cultivated the land and established a foundation for the local economy that persists in spirit today. The rhythm of daily life moves with the shifting mist, far removed from the frantic pace of the coast, yet anchored by a deep sense of responsibility to the surrounding environment. While the Kula Forest Reserve provides a nearby expanse of wild canopy, the local focus remains on the small-scale agriculture and pastoral pursuits that define the character of these slopes. Residents often look toward the distant Kalaepohaku, mindful of the geography that separates them from the more crowded reaches of the island, finding a steady, grounded existence in the quietude of the high country.

About This Keokea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keokea, Hawaii. Coordinates: 20.721034, -156.362444. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Keokea includes the ZIP code (96790), telephone area code (808), county seat of Maui County (Wailuku), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.