Waimea Ditch

The Waimea Ditch is an irrigation canal on the island of Kauai, . In 1903, the Waimea Ditch was dug to divert water from the Waimea River to nearby sugar cane fields.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Waimea and Kekaha.

Town
is a census-designated place in Kauaʻi County, , United States. It is on the southwest coast of the island of and had a population of 2,057 at the 2020 census. The first Europeans to reach Hawaii landed in in 1778. is situated 4½ km south of Waimea Ditch.

Town
is a census-designated place in Kauaʻi County, , United States. The population was 3,715 at the 2020 census, up from 3,175 at the 2000 census. is situated 6 km southwest of Waimea Ditch.

Hamlet
is a census-designated place in Kauaʻi County, , United States. The population was 286 at the 2020 census. is situated 8 km south of Waimea Ditch.

Waimea Ditch

Latitude
21.99912° or 21° 59′ 57″ north
Longitude
-159.6701° or 159° 40′ 12″ west
Elevation
41 metres (135 feet)
Open location code
73H2X8XH+JX
Geo­Names ID
5854576
Wiki­data ID
Q7960122
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In Other Languages

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Localities in the Area

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