Waikoloa Village Hawaii Map

About Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

Waikoloa Village is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,543. The population density is 172.2 people per km². Waikoloa Village is located at 19.9325°N, 155.8278°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96738.

Waikoloa Village unfurls across the sun-baked slopes of the Kohala Coast, a landscape painted in shades of ochre and deep volcanic red, where the dry air carries the faint, sweet scent of kiawe. It lies 50.3 miles west-north-west of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 287°T), and is situated 2.5 miles west of Waikoloa. The land here is a study in stark beauty; rolling hills, sparsely covered with hardy grasses and the resilient, spiky foliage of native plants, give way to the distant, hazy blue of the Pacific Ocean. The sky, an expansive canvas of cerulean, often burns with an intensity that bleaches the distant mountains, and in the early morning or late afternoon, the light takes on a molten quality, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and shift across the terrain. The overall impression is one of quiet resilience, a place where life persists and thrives under the unwavering gaze of the Hawaiian sun. This particular stretch of the Big Island has a past as rich and layered as the volcanic rock beneath its surface, with ancient Hawaiian sites whispering of ancestral traditions and early agricultural endeavors. Waikoloa Village itself emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, designed to harness the burgeoning tourism industry that has long been the lifeblood of the Kohala Coast. While the grand resorts with their manicured greens and sparkling pools draw many visitors, the heart of Waikoloa Village beats with a more grounded rhythm, serving as a residential hub for those who work in the surrounding hotels and businesses, or who simply find solace in its unique, arid charm. The economy here is inextricably linked to the hospitality sector, with golf courses acting as emerald jewels against the rust-colored earth, and the gentle hum of air conditioners a constant reminder of the island’s embrace of modern comfort.

About This Waikoloa Village Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Waikoloa Village includes the ZIP code (96738), 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 Waikoloa Village is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.