Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce | 5 270 180 19 19 250 19 190 11 11 11 11 North Kohala South Kohala North Kona South Kona Kapa‘au Honoka‘a Pa‘auilo Pepe‘ekeo Kapoho Pohoiki ‘Opihikao Kalapana Punalu‘u Ka Lae (South Point) Miloli‘i Nāpo‘opo‘o Keauhou Ka‘ūpūlehu Waikoloa Kawaihae Honomū Hakalau Kea‘au Laupāhoehoe Pāhala Nā‘ālehu Ocean View Waikoloa Village Captain Cook Kealakekua Kāināliu Honalo Hōlualoa Kalaoa Pu‘uanahulu Waimea/ Kamuela Hilo Puna Kaʻū Hāmākua Kailua-Kona Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hawai‘i Island Pāhoa 200 200 Maunakea Elevation 13,803' Mauna Loa Elevation 13,677' Hualālai Elevation 8,278' Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Hawaiʻi Island Hawaiʻi Island is the largest island in the State of Hawaiʻi, covering 4,028 square miles with a population of approximately 200,000. This rural region is governed by Hawaiʻi County. The island's leeward side, known as West Hawaiʻi, comprises four districts: North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, and South Kona. The visitor industry is the main economic driver for this area; however, each district is distinct in its geography and commerce. North Kohala Known for temperate weather and a laid-back lifestyle, the North Kohala District is sunny, breezy and has enough rainfall to keep things green. At one time, the economic engine here focused on sugar cane with more than a half-dozen mills. Today, residents find employment with the resorts in South Kohala and at small businesses catering to visitors and residents. South Kohala At the heart of South Kohala is the community of Waimea, where farms and ranches flourish alongside headquarters for astronomical observatories, along with private schools, a hospital and small airport. Kawaihae Harbor provides vital shipping access for West Hawai‘i’s businesses. Along the sun-drenched coast are a string of world-renowned resorts, golf courses and shopping centers. North Kona The island’s largest leeward district bustles with an international airport, marina, ocean activities and agriculture. The hub of Kailua-Kona offers historic landmarks, hotels and shopping along with worldclass sporting events such as the IRONMAN® World Championships. Deep ocean waters provide a resource for aquaculture and energy research at Hawai‘i Ocean Science and Technology Park. South Kona Agriculture is the mainstay of South Kona. Though it is known for its Kona coffee, avocados, tropical fruits, cacao, honey, and macadamia nuts are also among the commodities cultivated here. The district has a feel of a bygone era, with age-old mountainside communities along the highway. Historic landmarks include Pu‘uhonua O Ho- naunau National Historical Park and the Captain Cook Monument.
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