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Waipahu Hawaii Map

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City	Waipahu
State	Hawaii (HI)
County	Honolulu County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu)

Latitude	21.386667
Longitude	-158.009167
Population	43,485
Density	6269.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	96797
Area Code	808
County Seat	Honolulu
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Waipahu, Hawaii

Waipahu is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 43,485. The population density is 6269.5 people per km². Waipahu is located at 21.3867°N, 158.0092°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96797.

Waipahu holds a distinct position where the Waikele Stream carves its path toward the Pacific Ocean, which shimmers exactly one mile away. It lies 1.9 miles southeast of Royal Kunia, HI (from Royal Kunia, HI: bearing 131°T), and is situated 4.8 miles northwest of East Honolulu. The landscape rises gently from the shoreline, bearing the quiet weight of volcanic rock beneath a sky often traced by trade winds. To the north, the distant silhouette of the Koolau Range anchors the horizon, while the terrain closer to the center slopes toward the Pānakauahi Gulch. Lush greenery characterizes the region, particularly near the Honouliuli Forest Reserve, providing a verdant contrast to the urban development that has replaced the old agrarian vistas. Even on humid afternoons, the air remains crisp, carrying the faint, salt-tinged promise of the tide.

Waipahu maintains a deep connection to its agricultural roots, shaped long ago by the labor that sustained the sugarcane and pineapple industries. The shift from plantation fields to a modern economy has left a lasting impression on the local character, which values the quiet persistence of its residents. Visitors can walk the Pearl Harbor Historic Trail, a path that links the present moment to the heavy, transformative history of the region. The Waipahu Cultural Garden Park serves as a repository for this heritage, offering a space where the memory of taro lo'i and early island life is preserved. Economic activity now flows through diverse local businesses and services, replacing the rhythmic clatter of the sugar mills with a more varied, contemporary hum.

Cultural life in Waipahu reflects a blend of traditions, where the kuleana of the community is felt in the way neighbors interact and organize local events. The spirit of the place is perhaps best captured by the gentle scent of plumeria drifting through residential streets during the warmer months. Residents often gather near the Waipahu Cultural Garden Park to observe festivals that honor the diverse ancestry of the islands, from Polynesian voyaging history to later immigrant waves. Among those who have emerged from this environment is the notable musician and entertainer Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, whose voice became a singular expression of the local soul. Everyday life moves with a steady, deliberate pace, grounded in the knowledge that this specific corner of the island has always been defined by its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Waipahu Cultural Garden Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 200° S
Hawaii's Plantation Village (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 243° SW
Pouhala Marsh Water Bird Sanctuary (State Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 166° S
Ted Makalena Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 131° SE
Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 152° SE
West Loch Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 221° SW
Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.6 mi, 090° E · 266 acres
Honouliuli Internment Camp (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 274° W
USS Utah Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 112° E
USS Nevada Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 132° SE
Nix Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 093° E
USS Oklahoma Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 114° SE
Site of the surrender of Japan in 1945 (Registered Battlefield) — 4.0 mi, 115° SE
Site of the beginning of Pacific War (Registered Battlefield) — 4.0 mi, 113° SE
Consolidated Theatres Pearlridge (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 093° E
Ewa 1 Locomotive (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 212° SW
Consolidated Mililani (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 003° N
James Campbell High School Football Field (Stadium) — 4.8 mi, 180° S
JCHS Football Field (Stadium) — 4.8 mi, 180° S
Honouliuli Preserve (State Resource Management Area) — 4.9 mi, 292° W
Ewa Forest Reserve (waimano Sec.) (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 057° NE
Big Kahuna (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 235° SW
Shaka (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 234° SW
Island Racer (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 235° SW
Island Adventure Golf (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 235° SW
Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 083° E
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.0 mi, 038° NE · 9,188 acres
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 7.0 mi, 038° NE · 6,755 acres
Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 113° SE
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 14.3 mi, 131° SE

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