Kilauea Hawaii Map

About Kilauea, Hawaii

Kilauea is a locality in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,146. The population density is 241.2 people per km². Kilauea is located at 22.2121°N, 159.4073°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96754.

Kilauea, a name that whispers of ancient earth and verdant slopes, unfolds along Kauai's northern coast. It lies 103.8 miles west-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 301°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-west of Kapaa. Here, the land exhales a humid, fragrant air, thick with the scent of plumeria and the salty tang of the Pacific. Rolling hills, cloaked in emerald sugarcane and dotted with the vibrant hues of hibiscus, descend towards dramatic cliffs that plunge into the sapphire sea. The light, especially as the sun dips low, paints the sky in strokes of apricot and rose, casting long shadows that stretch like benevolent fingers across the fertile terrain. A gentle breeze, carrying the distant murmur of surf, rustles through the broad leaves of banana trees, a constant, soothing presence that defines the rhythm of this coastal haven. The spirit of Kilauea is deeply entwined with its agricultural past, a legacy of sugarcane plantations that once dominated its landscape, their echoes still resonating in the rich, dark soil. Today, the economy diversifies, embracing boutique farms that cultivate exotic fruits and coffee, their harvests often finding their way to the island's farmers' markets, where the day's bounty is celebrated under the warm Hawaiian sun. While the grand plantations have receded, the spirit of cultivation remains, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land they inhabit. The town itself, a collection of colorful buildings and welcoming storefronts, exudes a quiet charm, a place where life unfolds with a deliberate grace, unhurried by the clamor of larger cities. The surf, a perpetual soundtrack, reminds all who dwell here of the powerful, ever-present ocean, a force of nature that has shaped Kilauea's character and its people for generations.

About This Kilauea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kilauea, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 22.21205, -159.40734. 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 Kilauea and Kauai County.

Detailed location data for Kilauea includes the ZIP code (96754), 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 Kilauea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.