Maalaea Hawaii Map

About Maalaea, Hawaii

Maalaea is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 310. The population density is 23.2 people per km². Maalaea is located at 20.8022°N, 156.4887°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96793.

Maalaea sits upon the edge of a vast, sweeping crescent where the dry, sun-baked earth meets the rhythmic push of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 5.2 miles northwest of Kihei, HI (from Kihei, HI: bearing 315°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-southwest of Kahului. The landscape here is defined by the stark contrast between the arid lowlands and the distant, imposing silhouette of Haleakala rising to the east. A few miles inland, the terrain breaks into the rocky contours of Malalowaiaole Gulch, while the nearby waters of Keālia Pond offer a quiet sanctuary for migratory birds amidst the salt-crusted air. The wind, constant and persistent, carries the scent of brine across the flat, volcanic terrain, ensuring that the light at midday remains sharp and uncompromising against the gray-blue surface of the harbor.

Maalaea serves as a functional maritime gateway, its harbor acting as the primary artery for a local economy rooted in commercial shipping and recreational excursions. Historically, the surrounding plains were shaped by the reach of agriculture, though the modern rhythm of the place is dictated by the tides and the seasonal movement of humpback whales through the channel. Visitors often traverse the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, which provides a protected corridor along the coast, while the nearby Waikapū Stream serves as a reminder of the island’s hydrological patterns. Though the quiet island of Kalaepohaku sits offshore as a sentinel in the distance, the daily life of Maalaea remains focused on the harbor, where the salt spray and the shifting currents dictate the pace of those who work the water.

About This Maalaea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maalaea, Hawaii. Coordinates: 20.802244, -156.488659. 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 Maalaea includes the ZIP code (96793), 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.