Wailua Hawaii Map

About Wailua, Hawaii

Wailua is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. Wailua is located at 20.8452°N, 156.1326°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96746.

Wailua unfolds as a verdant embrace where emerald slopes, lush with the promise of rain, meet the restless, sapphire expanse of the Pacific. It lies 22.2 miles east of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 97°T), and is situated 12.0 miles east-south-east of Haiku-Pauwela. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, exhaling the sweet, humid air that carries the scent of blooming ginger and the faint tang of salt. Broad, open fields, occasionally broken by stands of ironwood trees that whisper in the steady trade winds, stretch towards the distant, mist-shrouded peaks of the East Maui mountains. The sunlight, even in its midday zenith, possesses a soft, diffused quality, as if filtered through a thousand leaves, casting a gentle, dappled illumination upon the terrain. This is a place of profound, quiet beauty, where the very earth feels alive and responsive to the sky’s moods. The soul of Wailua is deeply rooted in its agricultural past, a legacy evident in the enduring sugarcane fields that once defined its economy and continue to shape its landscape. Though the great plantations have largely receded, the memory of their industrious hum still resonates, a ghost of labor in the breeze. Today, the local economy diversifies, with small farms cultivating tropical fruits and flowers, their vibrant colors a testament to the fertile soil. The Wailua River, a serpentine artery of life, winds through the land, its banks fringed with ancient banyan trees and whispering reeds, a constant reminder of the island’s enduring natural power. Legends of ancient Hawaiian chiefs and spirits are woven into the very fabric of Wailua, lending a timeless aura to its serene, sun-drenched vistas.

About This Wailua Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wailua, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 20.845216, -156.132631. 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 Wailua and Maui County.

Detailed location data for Wailua includes the ZIP code (96708), telephone area code (808), county seat of Maui County (Wailuku), 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 Wailua is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.