Waianae Hawaii Map

About Waianae, Hawaii

Waianae is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 12,918. The population density is 923.9 people per km². Waianae is located at 21.4428°N, 158.1871°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96792.

Waianae unfolds against the dramatic backdrop of the Waiʻanae Range, its rugged, verdant slopes descending sharply to meet the vast, shimmering expanse of the Pacific. It lies 11.1 miles west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-west of Makakilo. The air here carries the persistent tang of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of plumeria, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity and the island's fertile embrace. The landscape is a study in contrasts: sun-baked coastal flats give way to gulches that carve deep into the mountainside, their shadowed depths hinting at hidden waterfalls and ancient stories. Palm trees, their fronds rustling like secrets in the trade winds, line the roads, their silhouettes stark against the impossibly blue sky. The history of Waianae is deeply entwined with the land, a narrative of agricultural endeavors and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, these fertile valleys, blessed by ample rainfall, sustained diverse crops, the legacy of which can still be glimpsed in remnants of taro patches and the occasional fruit tree gone wild. The economy, while evolving, retains a connection to its roots, with fishing and small-scale farming playing significant roles. The coastline, particularly the pristine beaches that draw visitors and locals alike, represents a vital artery of Waianae, offering both sustenance and recreation, a place where the rhythm of the waves dictates the pace of life under the generous Hawaiian sun.

About This Waianae Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waianae, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 21.442792, -158.187078. 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 Waianae and Honolulu County.

Detailed location data for Waianae includes the ZIP code (96792), 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 Waianae is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.