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| '''Kailua''' is a town, located in the ], in the ] of ] on the windward coast at Kailua Bay. | '''Kailua''' is a town, located in the ], in the ] of ] on the windward coast at Kailua Bay. | ||
| It is in the judicial district and the ] named Ko'olaupoko. It is located 12 miles northeast of Honolulu - over Nu'uanu Pali, the tallest mountain peak in the ] ]. | |||
| ⚫ | In the Hawaiian language Kailua means "two seas" a contraction of the words kai (meaning sea or sea water) and {{okina}}elua (meaning two); it is so named because of the two lagoons in the district |
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| == History == | |||
| ⚫ | Places of note in Kailua include ] Park (photo at right), ], ], and ]. | ||
| ===Early history=== | |||
| It is possible that Kailua was home to Hawaiian families at least 1,500 years ago. The earliest settlers are thought to have lived, fished, and played on the slopes surrounding Kawainui Marsh. A report on archaeological excavations of the marshland concluded that when the marsh slopes were first occupied about ], agriculture was not possible. Early Hawaiian occupants of Kailua apparently lived beside a ] or bay open to the sea, hundreds of yards shoreside of today's shoreline. | |||
| ⚫ | The U.S. ] for Kailua is '''96734'''. | ||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| In the ], Kailua attracted the ]. Many legends were born, including the ], who were known for working at night in Kaiwainui Marsh, and mo'o, who took the shape of a large lizard that attracted fish. | |||
| Kailua was densely populated before the arrival of ], and was the ancient capital of O'ahu's kings. The biggest event in Kailua and the entire Windward side was in ] when ] conquered O'ahu in his quest to unite the Hawaiian Islands. The King granted Kaiwainui Marsh and old Kailua, which included large freshwater fish ponds and saltwater ponds at Mokapu, to warriors and chiefs who had helped him. The land was used in various forms for agriculture (e.g., ], rice, and]), and eventually was used primarily for cattle raising. | |||
| Kailua was a sleepy town of barely 3,000 in the ]. However, the events of ] changed the appearance of Kailua. ] sold portions of land to the government for expansion of the Navy base (now ]) and the Army's ]. Finally, in ], Kaneohe Ranch closed down its cattle raising operations entirely, freeing thousands of acres for post-war development. Harold K.L. Castle, owner of Kaneohe Ranch, donated the land for churches, schools, and a new hospital. A new 4-lane highway, tunneling through the ], was completed in the late ]. In ], a small Liberty House (now Macy's) shop opened with three employees and upgraded to a full-line ] in 1953, with nearly 50 employees. The first bowling alley, a branch office of the telephone company, and the very first supermarket in Hawaii opened in Kailua in ]. By the end of the ], Hawaii had become a state and Kailua became the official postal designation (previously known as ]). Castle Hospital (now Castle Medical Center) opened in ]. By ] the population was up to 24,400. | |||
| The town has grown more than 100 percent since ] when its population was 24,402. It has a compact, easy-to-shop business district surrounded by mostly single-family homes. By ] 50,000 residents encompassed a central urban core with surrounding residential areas. | |||
| ⚫ | In the Hawaiian language Kailua means "two seas" a contraction of the words kai (meaning sea or sea water) and {{okina}}elua (meaning two); it is so named because of the two lagoons in the district. | ||
| As of the ], the CDP had a total population of 36,513, approximately as large as nearby ]. | |||
| Kailua is primarily a residential community, with a centralized commercial district along Kailua Road. | |||
| ⚫ | Places of note in Kailua include ] Park (photo at right), ], ], and ]. | ||
| ==Beach== | ==Beach== | ||
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| #Apple (1995) | #Apple (1995) | ||
| #"Mädchengeschichten" (1998): Shea - Surfergirl -- TV Episode | #"Mädchengeschichten" (1998): Shea - Surfergirl -- TV Episode | ||
| ==Miscellaneous== | |||
| ⚫ | The U.S. ] for Kailua is '''96734'''. | ||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 17:29, 20 November 2006
Kailua is a town, located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the Koʻolaupoko District of Oʻahu on the windward coast at Kailua Bay.
It is in the judicial district and the ahupua'a named Ko'olaupoko. It is located 12 miles northeast of Honolulu - over Nu'uanu Pali, the tallest mountain peak in the Ko'olau mountain range.
History
Early history
It is possible that Kailua was home to Hawaiian families at least 1,500 years ago. The earliest settlers are thought to have lived, fished, and played on the slopes surrounding Kawainui Marsh. A report on archaeological excavations of the marshland concluded that when the marsh slopes were first occupied about 500 AD, agriculture was not possible. Early Hawaiian occupants of Kailua apparently lived beside a lagoon or bay open to the sea, hundreds of yards shoreside of today's shoreline.
In the 16th century, Kailua attracted the ali'i. Many legends were born, including the menehune, who were known for working at night in Kaiwainui Marsh, and mo'o, who took the shape of a large lizard that attracted fish.
Kailua was densely populated before the arrival of Captain Cook, and was the ancient capital of O'ahu's kings. The biggest event in Kailua and the entire Windward side was in 1795 when King Kamehameha I conquered O'ahu in his quest to unite the Hawaiian Islands. The King granted Kaiwainui Marsh and old Kailua, which included large freshwater fish ponds and saltwater ponds at Mokapu, to warriors and chiefs who had helped him. The land was used in various forms for agriculture (e.g., sugarcane, rice, andtaro), and eventually was used primarily for cattle raising.
Kailua was a sleepy town of barely 3,000 in the 1940s. However, the events of World War II changed the appearance of Kailua. Kaneohe Ranch sold portions of land to the government for expansion of the Navy base (now Marine Corps Base Hawaii) and the Army's Fort Hase. Finally, in 1942, Kaneohe Ranch closed down its cattle raising operations entirely, freeing thousands of acres for post-war development. Harold K.L. Castle, owner of Kaneohe Ranch, donated the land for churches, schools, and a new hospital. A new 4-lane highway, tunneling through the Ko'olau Mountains, was completed in the late 1950s. In 1946, a small Liberty House (now Macy's) shop opened with three employees and upgraded to a full-line department store in 1953, with nearly 50 employees. The first bowling alley, a branch office of the telephone company, and the very first supermarket in Hawaii opened in Kailua in 1947. By the end of the 1950s, Hawaii had become a state and Kailua became the official postal designation (previously known as Lanikai). Castle Hospital (now Castle Medical Center) opened in 1963. By 1960 the population was up to 24,400.
The town has grown more than 100 percent since 1960 when its population was 24,402. It has a compact, easy-to-shop business district surrounded by mostly single-family homes. By 1992 50,000 residents encompassed a central urban core with surrounding residential areas.
In the Hawaiian language Kailua means "two seas" a contraction of the words kai (meaning sea or sea water) and ʻelua (meaning two); it is so named because of the two lagoons in the district.
As of the 2000 Census, the CDP had a total population of 36,513, approximately as large as nearby Kāneʻohe.
Kailua is primarily a residential community, with a centralized commercial district along Kailua Road.
Places of note in Kailua include Kailua Beach Park (photo at right), Lanikai Beach, Kawai Nui Marsh, and Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi.
Beach
Kailua Beach has been repeatedly ranked among the best beaches worldwide. It was ranked as #1 U.S. beach in 1998 by coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, and then "retired" from subsequent consideration.
The steady onshore trade winds makes Kailua Beach one of the world’s preeminent windsurfing destinations. Robbie Naish, regarded by most observers as the sport’s greatest champion, grew up at Kailua Beach.
Geography
Kailua is located at 21°23'51" North, 157°44'22" West (21.397370, -157.739515)Template:GR. Nearby towns include Kāneʻohe, Maunawili, and Waimānalo.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 24.7 km² (9.5 mi²) with 17.2 km² (6.6 mi²) of land and 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²) of water. Thus, total area is 30% water. A significant portion of this water area is Kawai Nui Marsh, the largest wetland in the Hawaiian Islands and a nominated Ramsar Convention site.
Demographics
As of the 2000 Census, there were 36,513 people, 12,229 households, and 9,318 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,123.2/km² (5,495.8/mi²). There were 12,780 housing units at an average density of 743.1/km² (1,923.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 43.84% White, 0.76% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 21.11% Asian, 8.07% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 24.99% from two or more races. 6.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 12,229 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $72,784, and the median income for a family was $79,118. Males had a median income of $46,789 versus $35,612 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,299. 5.4% of the population and 3.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and 1.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Film
Among movies and TV shows that have been filmed in Kailua are the following:
- "Hawaii Five-O" (1968): King of the Hill -- TV Episode
- Waikiki (1980) (TV)
- When Time Ran Out...(1980) ...aka "Day the World Ended, The" and "Earth's Final Fury"
- Apple (1995)
- "Mädchengeschichten" (1998): Shea - Surfergirl -- TV Episode
Miscellaneous
The U.S. ZIP code for Kailua is 96734.
External links
- Kailua ahupuaʻa - non-commercial community website
- Kailua Beach Community Action Network - KailuaBay.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of Kailua's beaches and bay. This is a resource for the residents of Kailua, Oahu who are interested in local conditions and grassroots environmental activities. Using the site, members can post notices about their local beach conditions, alert the community to environmental clean-up concerns, organize clean-up efforts and interact with other local residents.
- Kailua Beach information and Photographs.