Waiohinu Hawaii Map

About Waiohinu, Hawaii

Waiohinu is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 152. The population density is 46.0 people per km². Waiohinu is located at 19.0714°N, 155.6145°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96772.

Waiohinu rests on the southern flank of the island, a place where the land exhales the lingering warmth of volcanic fire and the Pacific breeze whispers secrets of distant shores. It lies 56.6 miles south-west of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 217°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east of Hawaiian Ocean View. Rolling hills, cloaked in a vibrant tapestry of green, descend towards the sea, their contours softened by a persistent, gentle rain that seems to fall more often than not. Here, the air itself feels thick with the scent of damp earth and the sweet, intoxicating perfume of plumeria, a fragrance that clings to everything like a second skin. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, casts a luminous, almost otherworldly glow on the broad leaves of taro and the sturdy trunks of breadfruit trees, illuminating the quiet diligence of life in this verdant corner of Hawaii. The history of Waiohinu is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile soil, a legacy cultivated by generations who understood the land's generous spirit. Once a vital center for coffee and macadamia nut cultivation, the economy of Waiohinu now leans more towards the gentle rhythms of local farming and the quiet allure of its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek a respite from the clamor of busier locales. The ancient banyan trees, their aerial roots cascading like emerald waterfalls, stand as silent sentinels, whispering tales of a time when this land was a sacred meeting place. It is in these hushed groves, where the light filters through a thousand leaves, that one can truly feel the enduring spirit of Waiohinu, a place where the past and present coexist in a remarkably peaceful embrace.

About This Waiohinu Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waiohinu, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 19.0714, -155.6145. 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 Waiohinu and Hawaii County.

Detailed location data for Waiohinu includes the ZIP code (96772), 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 Waiohinu is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.