Makawao Hawaii Map

About Makawao, Hawaii

Makawao is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,353. The population density is 790.8 people per km². Makawao is located at 20.8494°N, 156.3167°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96768.

Makawao, perched on the slopes of Haleakala, breathes a unique air, a blend of dry, windswept grasslands and the lingering scent of pine. It lies 10.4 miles east-south-east of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 103°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-south-west of Haiku-Pauwela. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures: rolling hills, once a canvas for vast cattle ranches, now softened by time and the encroaching verdure of cultivated fields. The sky above Makawao is a vast, ever-changing theatre, painted with the fierce golds of dawn and the bruised purples of dusk, its light often diffused by a fine mist that lends a ethereal quality to the sweeping vistas. The houses, a charming jumble of weathered wood and vibrant splashes of color, seem to lean into the gentle incline of the land, their porches catching the afternoon sun. This is a place where the spirit of thepaniolo, the Hawaiian cowboy, still echoes through the quiet streets, a legacy of the island's booming ranching past. The economy of Makawao, once tethered to livestock and agriculture, has gracefully diversified, now nurturing a thriving arts scene and offering a gateway to the cooler climes of Upcountry Maui. The distinctive charm of Makawao lies not just in its elevated position, offering panoramic views that stretch to the distant Pacific, but in the enduring character of its people, a blend of old Hawaii and the newer generations who have found a home amidst these rolling hills.

About This Makawao Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Makawao, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 20.849355, -156.316694. 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 Makawao and Maui County.

Detailed location data for Makawao includes the ZIP code (96768), telephone area code (808), county seat of Maui County (Wailuku), 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 Makawao is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.