Maunaloa Hawaii Map

About Maunaloa, Hawaii

Maunaloa is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 293. The population density is 153.1 people per km². Maunaloa is located at 21.1321°N, 157.2113°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96770.

Maunaloa unfolds across the northern slopes of a dormant volcano, a landscape sculpted by ancient lava flows and softened by time. It lies 38.8 miles east-south-east of Kailua, HI (from Kailua, HI: bearing 119°T), and is situated 12.8 miles west-north-west of Kaunakakai. Here, the air carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant tang of salt, a gentle reminder of the Pacific's proximity. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of native grasses and wind-sculpted trees, their branches reaching out like supplicating hands. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the land in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the subtle undulations of the ground and casting long, dancing shadows that lend a quiet drama to the scene. The silence is profound, broken only by the sigh of the wind and the occasional call of a seabird. The history of Maunaloa is deeply entwined with the island's agricultural past, particularly its once-thriving pineapple plantations. Though the era of vast fields of prickly green has largely passed, the legacy remains in the sturdy, functional architecture of the older buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents. The local economy, while diversified, still retains echoes of its agrarian roots, with smaller farms and agricultural ventures contributing to the island's bounty. This place holds a unique character, a blend of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land that shaped it. The rhythm of life in Maunaloa is unhurried, a deliberate pace that allows for contemplation and an appreciation of the enduring beauty that surrounds it.

About This Maunaloa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maunaloa, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 21.132114, -157.21132. 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 Maunaloa and Maui County.

Detailed location data for Maunaloa includes the ZIP code (96770), 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 Maunaloa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.