Makaha Hawaii Map

About Makaha, Hawaii

Makaha is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 10,066. The population density is 1420.7 people per km². Makaha is located at 21.4739°N, 158.2102°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96792.

Makaha unfurls along the western edge of Oahu, a place where the verdant Koolau Mountains, softened by the trade winds, meet the insistent embrace of the Pacific. It lies 12.7 miles west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 278°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Schofield Barracks. The valley itself, a deep cleft in the island's spine, is a study in contrasts: the lower slopes are often sun-baked and dusted with a fine, rust-colored earth, while higher up, pockets of emerald foliage cling to the humid air. The sky here, especially in the late afternoon, can be a painter's dream, bleeding from a brilliant cerulean into bruised purples and fiery oranges as the sun dips towards the horizon, casting long, dramatic shadows across the landscape. This is a place where the air itself feels thick with the scent of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of plumeria, a tangible presence that clings to the skin. The history of Makaha is deeply entwined with the taro patches that once carpeted its valley floor, a testament to the ingenuity of its earliest inhabitants who understood the delicate dance of water and earth. Later, the vast sugarcane plantations that defined the island's economy left their own indelible mark, their ghosts sometimes whispered in the rustle of dry stalks and the stoic endurance of the land. Today, while vestiges of agriculture remain, Makaha's character is largely shaped by its proximity to the ocean and the enduring spirit of its people. It’s a place where the surf, particularly at Makaha Beach, commands a primal respect, drawing a community of wave-riders and onlookers alike, united by the shared awe of the ocean's power and the quiet beauty of this far-flung corner of Honolulu County.

About This Makaha Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Makaha, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 21.4739, -158.2102. 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 Makaha and Honolulu County.

Detailed location data for Makaha includes the ZIP code (96792), telephone area code (808), county seat of Honolulu County (Honolulu), 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 Makaha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.