Volcano Hawaii Map

About Volcano, Hawaii

Volcano is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 746. The population density is 8.4 people per km². Volcano is located at 19.4277°N, 155.2347°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96785.

Volcano rests on the windward slopes of Kīlauea, a place where the air itself hums with a primal energy. It lies 22.5 miles south-south-west of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 205°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-south-west of Eden Roc. The landscape here is a study in elemental forces, a testament to the slow, inexorable artistry of fire and water. Mosses, emerald and impossibly vibrant, cling to ancient lava flows, their soft texture a stark contrast to the jagged, obsidian-like rock. Giant tree ferns unfurl their fronds like prehistoric wings, creating a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. The mist, a constant companion, lends an ethereal quality to the surroundings, softening the sharp edges of the land and muffling the sounds of the outside world, leaving only the whisper of wind through the leaves and the distant, resonant rumble that is the heart of this place. This remote settlement, carved into the flank of a living mountain, carries a history deeply intertwined with the earth’s restless spirit. For generations, the Hawaiian people have revered Kīlauea, and the spirit of Pele, goddess of volcanoes, permeates the very essence of Volcano. The local economy, once reliant on the burgeoning tourism drawn by the awe-inspiring spectacle of active volcanism, now finds a more sustainable rhythm in its proximity to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Small, independent businesses, from artisanal coffee roasters to galleries showcasing local crafts, thrive in the quietude, their existence a delicate balance against the immense power that shapes their home. The unique climate, often cool and damp, fosters a particular kind of growth, both botanical and cultural, creating a community that feels both isolated and profoundly connected to the elemental forces that define Volcano.

About This Volcano Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Volcano, 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 Volcano and Hawaii County.

Detailed location data for Volcano includes the ZIP code (96785), telephone area code (808), county seat of Hawaii County (Hilo), 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 Volcano is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.