Pepeekeo Hawaii Map

About Pepeekeo, Hawaii

Pepeekeo is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,056. The population density is 528.8 people per km². Pepeekeo is located at 19.8325°N, 155.1056°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96783.

Pepeekeo clings to the eastern flank of the Big Island, a green ribbon unfurling against the insistent blue of the Pacific. It lies 7.7 miles north of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 351°T), and is situated 2.9 miles north-north-west of Papaikou. The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and salt spray, a constant, humid embrace. Steep slopes, cloaked in a dense, emerald jungle, plunge towards the churning sea, their sides etched with the memory of ancient lava flows. Waterfalls, silver threads in the verdant tapestry, spill down these inclines, their murmurs a persistent counterpoint to the ocean’s roar. The land itself feels alive, a breathing entity of rich, dark soil that yields life with an almost startling generosity, its surface frequently veiled in a soft, drifting mist that softens the edges of the world. This is a place where the ghosts of sugar plantations still linger, their legacy woven into the very fabric of Pepeekeo's past. For generations, the rhythm of the cane fields dictated life, and the echoes of that industry can still be heard in the weathered plantation buildings and the quiet, stoic resilience of its people. The local economy, once dominated by the sweet scent of processing sugar, has diversified, with small farms now dotting the landscape, growing everything from taro to exotic fruits. The Hamakua Coast, of which Pepeekeo is a jewel, is a region of dramatic beauty and a history deeply intertwined with the labor and dreams of those who cultivated its fertile ground, a past that continues to shape the present in subtle but profound ways.

About This Pepeekeo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pepeekeo, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 19.8325, -155.1056. 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 Pepeekeo and Hawaii County.

Detailed location data for Pepeekeo includes the ZIP code (96783), telephone area code (808), county seat of Hawaii County (Hilo), 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 Pepeekeo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.