Hilo, Hawaii
city and census-designated place in Hawaii, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hilo (pronounced /ˈhiːloʊ/) is the second-largest CDP in the State of Hawaiʻi and the largest settlement on the island of Hawaiʻi with a population of 44,186 during the 2020 census.[1]
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Hilo, Hawaii | |
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Coordinates: 19°42′20″N 155°5′9″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Hawaii |
County | Hawaii |
Area | |
• Total | 58.3 sq mi (151.0 km2) |
• Land | 53.4 sq mi (138.3 km2) |
• Water | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km2) |
Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 44,186 |
• Density | 760/sq mi (290/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
ZIP codes | 96720-96721 |
Area code | 808 |
FIPS code | 15-14650 |
GNIS feature ID | 0359187 |
Hilo is the county seat of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi,[2] and is in the South Hilo District. The town overlooks Hilo Bay.
Hilo is near two shield volcanoes
- Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and
- Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano
Some of the best ground-based astronomical observatories are on Mauna Kea.
Hilo is home to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration of ancient and modern hula, which takes place every year after Easter. It is also home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, one of the world's leading producers of macadamia nuts. It is served by Hilo International Airport, inside the CDP.[3]