Punaluu Hawaii Map

About Punaluu, Hawaii

Punaluu is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 950. The population density is 206.6 people per km². Punaluu is located at 21.5810°N, 157.8901°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96717.

Punaluu basks in the humid embrace of the southeastern Oahu coastline, a place where the verdant slopes of the Ko'olau mountain range descend with a hushed reverence towards the Pacific's restless blue. It lies 12.2 miles north-east of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 41°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-north-east of Mililani Mauka. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of plumeria and the salty tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of the island's elemental power. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, slopes gently towards the sea, punctuated by the stoic, wind-bent shapes of coconut palms that fringe the shore. The very texture of Punaluu speaks of a long, slow shaping by wind and water, a quiet artistry evident in the smooth, worn stones that line the few, winding roads. This stretch of coast in Honolulu County has long drawn sustenance from the sea and the fertile earth, its history echoing with the rhythms of agricultural life. Generations have cultivated taro and sugarcane on these lands, their labor etched into the very character of Punaluu. Today, while pockets of residential development have emerged, the enduring spirit of the place remains tied to its natural bounty. The famous black sand beach, a dramatic contrast to the turquoise waters, draws visitors seeking the unique beauty of volcanic shores, a stark and beautiful reminder of the island's fiery origins. The quiet hum of daily life in Punaluu is one of contented routine, punctuated by the calls of seabirds and the distant murmur of waves, a place where the past and present seem to flow together like the tide.

About This Punaluu Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Punaluu, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 21.581, -157.8901. 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 Punaluu and Honolulu County.

Detailed location data for Punaluu includes the ZIP code (96717), telephone area code (808), county seat of Honolulu County (Honolulu), 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 Punaluu is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.