Poipu Hawaii Map

About Poipu, Hawaii

Poipu is a locality in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,175. The population density is 211.3 people per km². Poipu is located at 21.8834°N, 159.4600°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96756.

Poipu unfurls along Kauai's southern coast, a sun-drenched canvas where emerald bluffs surrender to the insistent blue of the Pacific. It lies 97.6 miles west-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-west of Lihue. The land here is a gentle swell, a soft exhale of rolling hills carpeted in a vibrant, almost impossibly green grass, punctuated by the dark, stoic shapes of coconut palms. Waves, in their ceaseless conversation with the shore, sculpt the coastline into a series of inviting crescent bays, each rimmed with sand that ranges from pale gold to a warm, toasted umber. The air itself carries a weight of humidity, thick and sweet with the scent of plumeria and the briny tang of the ocean, a constant, gentle caress against the skin. Historically, this stretch of land was known for its sugarcane plantations, a legacy that still whispers in the fertile soil and the wide, open spaces that once churned with labor. Today, Poipu's economy thrives on the rhythm of tourism, drawing visitors to its world-class beaches and verdant golf courses. The spirit of aloha is palpable, a relaxed generosity that infuses the daily interactions, a quiet acknowledgment of the island's enduring beauty and the fortunate souls who call Poipu home. The sun, in its descent, paints the sky in hues of molten gold and softest rose, a daily spectacle that casts a warm, ethereal glow over the land and the people.

About This Poipu Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poipu, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 21.8834, -159.46. 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 Poipu and Kauai County.

Detailed location data for Poipu includes the ZIP code (96756), telephone area code (808), county seat of Kauai County (Līhuʻe), 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 Poipu is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.