Kauai

Kauai is the most northwestern of 's major islands and is the 4th largest by size and population. Nicknamed the Garden Island, it is covered with lush greenery and tropical plants, watered regularly by abundant rainfall.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Lihue Airport and Ninini Point Lighthouse.

Aerodrome
Photo: Wikimedia, GFDL.
is a state-owned public-use airport located in the Līhuʻe CDP on the southeast coast of the island of Kauaʻi in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States, two nautical miles east of the center of the CDP.

Lighthouse
Photo: Skyguy414, Public domain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lihue and Puhi.

Town
Kauai is the most northwestern of 's major islands and is the 4th largest by size and population. Nicknamed the Garden Island, it is covered with lush greenery and tropical plants, watered regularly by abundant rainfall.

Village
is a census-designated place in , , United States. The population was 3,380 at the 2020 census, up from 1,186 at the 2000 census.

Village
Photo: Syced, CC0.
Hanamāʻulu is a census-designated place in , , United States. It is the ancient birthplace of Kawelo, a member of Kauai's ruling family. The population was 4,994 at the 2020 census, up from 3,272 at the 2000 census.

Kauai

Latitude
21.93733° or 21° 56′ 14″ north
Longitude
-159.34611° or 159° 20′ 46″ west
Elevation
125 feet (38 metres)
Open location code
73H2WMP3+WH
Open­Street­Map ID
node 617136824
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Geo­Names ID
5848741
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In Other Languages

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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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