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| City | Schofield Barracks |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| Latitude | 21.4936 |
| Longitude | -158.0617 |
| Population | 14,904 |
| Density | 2076.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 96786, 96857 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| County Seat | Honolulu |
| School District | Hawaii Department of Education |
Schofield Barracks anchors the high plateau of central O‘ahu, defined by a climate that shifts between the warmth of the sun and the cooling influence of trade winds. It lies 2.1 miles west of Wahiawa, HI (from Wahiawa, HI: bearing 265°T), and is situated 9.1 miles northwest of Pearl City. The landscape here is shaped by the presence of the Waianae Range, which looms six miles to the west, casting long shadows as the afternoon light turns a deep, bruised gold. Nearby, the waters of Waikele Stream trace a path through the earth, while the dense growth of the Honouliuli Forest Reserve sits only four miles away. Residents often look toward the distant Pacific Ocean, which lies seven miles out, sensing the salt in the breeze that clears the air. The topography of Waikōloa Gulch adds a rugged complexity to the immediate terrain, grounding the base in a distinct, visceral sense of place.
Schofield Barracks maintains a rhythm dictated by its long-standing role as a primary military installation, evolving from its early twentieth-century origins into a cornerstone of regional stability. Economic life here is inextricably linked to the operational needs of the defense sector, which sustains the infrastructure and daily commerce of the surrounding corridor. The memory of sugarcane and pineapple cultivation remains etched into the soil, honoring the legacy of the laborers who once worked these vast fields. Even as the modern economy shifts, the discipline of the base provides a steady pulse that sustains local service providers and supply chains. Nearby, the Upper Helemano Reservoir serves as a quiet reminder of the island’s vital water management systems, essential to both agriculture and the sustained livelihood of the region.
Schofield Barracks serves as a cultural intersection where the traditions of the eight main islands meet the transient energy of service members and their families. Life here is punctuated by the quiet beauty of the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, which offers a stark, preserved contrast to the organized activity of the base. For those seeking the outdoors, the Honouliuli Contour Trail provides a demanding path through the wilderness, while the distant, shimmering beauty of Waimea Falls serves as a rare, serene destination for weekend excursions. The installation has hosted many notable figures over the decades, including the legendary singer Elvis Presley, who famously filmed scenes for his work in the area. Such history, coupled with the daily practice of kuleana, ensures that the character of the base remains a unique synthesis of duty and the enduring spirit of the Pacific.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Coordinates: 21.4936, -158.0617. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Schofield Barracks includes the ZIP code (96786, 96857), telephone area code (808), county seat of Honolulu County (Honolulu), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |