Pupukea Hawaii Map

About Pupukea, Hawaii

Pupukea is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,679. The population density is 545.1 people per km². Pupukea is located at 21.6481°N, 158.0625°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96712.

Pupukea unfolds along Oahu's North Shore, a place where emerald slopes descend with a quiet determination to meet the restless, vast Pacific. It lies 14.2 miles north-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 347°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Laie. The land here is a study in contrasts: the volcanic ridges, softened by centuries of rain and growth, provide a verdant backdrop, their peaks often wreathed in mist that lends a spectral beauty to the mornings. Below, the coastline is a rugged embrace of dark lava rock, punctuated by stretches of golden sand that shimmer under the relentless Hawaiian sun. The air itself carries a distinct tang, a bracing blend of salt spray from the crashing waves and the sweet, earthy perfume of tropical foliage that clings to every available surface, from the gnarled branches of ancient kukui trees to the vibrant hibiscus blooming defiantly by the roadside. This stretch of coastline has long been a place of profound significance, its history etched into the very contours of the land. For generations, it was an agricultural heartland, its rich volcanic soil yielding bountiful crops that sustained local communities and fueled a modest export trade. While the island’s economy has diversified, the agricultural spirit still lingers, evident in the roadside stands laden with fresh papaya, pineapple, and local honey, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. The famous surf breaks that draw international attention are, in a way, a more recent chapter in Pupukea’s story, a natural phenomenon that has transformed this quiet corner of Oahu into a global pilgrimage site for those who seek the thrill of the ocean's power, a power that has shaped the character of Pupukea as much as any human endeavor.

About This Pupukea Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pupukea, 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 Pupukea and Honolulu County.

Detailed location data for Pupukea includes the ZIP code (96712), 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 Pupukea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.