Wainiha Hawaii Map

About Wainiha, Hawaii

Wainiha is a locality in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 362. The population density is 50.0 people per km². Wainiha is located at 22.2117°N, 159.5425°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96714.

Wainiha unfurls like a verdant embrace at the mouth of a magnificent valley, a place where the emerald slopes of the Makana Ridge descend in a series of dramatic, rain-kissed cascades. It lies 111.3 miles west-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 299°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Kilauea. The air here, thick with the scent of damp earth and the sweet, intoxicating perfume of plumeria, hangs heavy and languid, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of rose and gold. Water, the lifeblood of this lush terrain, courses through the landscape, its presence felt in the constant murmur of the Wainiha River and the distant, almost melodic roar of waterfalls hidden deep within the jungle's embrace. The very land seems to exhale, a gentle, humid breath that washes over everything, softening the sharp edges of the world and imbuing Wainiha with a profound sense of peace. The history of Wainiha is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that have sustained its people for generations, a legacy of taro cultivation and the enduring spirit of the islands' original inhabitants. For a time, the region was a hub for pineapple plantations, their orderly rows once marching across the hillsides, a testament to a more recent, industrious past. Today, a quieter rhythm prevails, the local economy finding its footing in small-scale agriculture, the sale of handcrafted goods, and the welcoming hospitality extended to those who venture to this secluded corner of Kauai. The Wainiha Valley itself, a place of breathtaking natural beauty, remains the undisputed heart of the locality, its ancient power and serene grandeur a constant, unspoken invitation to explore and to simply be.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wainiha, 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 Wainiha and Kauai County.

Detailed location data for Wainiha includes the ZIP code (96714), telephone area code (808), county seat of Kauai County (Līhuʻe), 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 Wainiha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.