Pukalani Hawaii Map

About Pukalani, Hawaii

Pukalani is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,679. The population density is 868.7 people per km². Pukalani is located at 20.8350°N, 156.3421°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96768.

Pukalani commands a broad vista from its sloping perch on Maui's slopes, a place where the deep green of sugarcane fields once surrendered to the ochre of volcanic earth. It lies 9.1 miles east-south-east of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-east of Kihei. Here, the air, thin and carrying the faint, sweet scent of blossoms and distant woodsmoke, often holds a soft, diffused light, especially as the sun begins its descent behind the western ridge. The land itself, a gentle incline toward the vast, blue Pacific, is marked by the subtle contours of ancient lava flows, now softened by time and the persistent growth of tropical flora. The character of Pukalani is one of quiet resilience, a community that has adapted to the island's powerful natural forces, with houses often painted in cheerful hues, standing stoic against the trade winds that sweep up from the coast. The history of Pukalani is inextricably linked to the fields that historically defined its economy, particularly the sprawling sugarcane plantations that once dominated the landscape, their shadows now largely replaced by residential development and smaller agricultural ventures. This shift has brought a new rhythm to Pukalani, a blend of enduring island traditions and the more contemporary pace of life for those who commute to other parts of the island. The Maui Veterans' Golf Course, a greensward carved into the hillside, offers a striking contrast to the wilder terrain, a testament to human endeavor amidst the raw beauty. Even in its quieter moments, Pukalani carries the echoes of its agricultural past, a legacy felt in the very texture of the soil and the enduring spirit of its people.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pukalani, Hawaii with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Pukalani and Maui County.

Detailed location data for Pukalani includes the ZIP code (96788), 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 Pukalani is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.