Wailuku Hawaii Map

About Wailuku, Hawaii

Wailuku is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 16,926. The population density is 1155.2 people per km². Wailuku is located at 20.8896°N, 156.5011°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96793.

Wailuku breathes a humid, verdant life at the base of Maui's majestic West Maui Mountains. It lies 1.8 miles west-north-west of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 286°T), and is situated 2.0 miles south of Waihee-Waiehu. The land here slopes gently from the imposing volcanic slopes, a rich, dark loam giving way to the shimmering expanse of the Pacific. Rain-kissed gulches, deep and shadowed, cut through the landscape, their unseen streams a constant murmur beneath the rustle of sugarcane and the calls of unseen birds. The air itself carries a weight, a sweet, earthy perfume mingled with the salt tang of the ocean, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, painterly shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the valley. This place, Wailuku, has long been a nexus of activity, its historical roots intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding lands. Once a hub for the sugar industry, the ghosts of its plantation past still linger in the agricultural fields and the quiet dignity of its older buildings. Today, Wailuku serves as the administrative heart of Maui County, a place where government offices hum with a steady, purposeful energy, and where the local economy is a blend of commerce, service, and the enduring legacy of its agricultural heritage. The Iao Valley State Monument, a short journey inland, holds deep cultural significance and offers a breathtaking glimpse into the island's geological and historical narrative.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wailuku, 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 Wailuku and Maui County.

Detailed location data for Wailuku includes the ZIP code (96793), 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 Wailuku is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.