Information about the four main counties of Hawaii
and one administrative sub-county that is within one of those
four main counties.
County of Honolulu
Honolulu County is the most populated county in Hawaii, with more than 900,000
residents. The government of Honolulu County is the same entity as the government
for the city of Honolulu. Honolulu County includes the island of Oahu and the
small islands north of Kauai and Niihau, from Nihoa to Kure except for Midway.
Until 1959, Palmyra Island, which is located 1000 miles south of Hawaii was
also included.
County of Hawaii
Hawaii County includes only Hawaii Island, which is the largest Hawaiian Island.
Hawaii Island is commonly known as "The Big Island" to differentiate it
from the County of Hawaii and the State of Hawaii. There are no
incorporated cities in Hawaii County, but the East Hawaii island town
of Hilo is both the county seat and the county's largest community.
County of Maui
Maui County is the third most populated county in the state of Hawaii, with more
than 150,000 residents. The county includes the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai,
and Kahoolawe. Kalawao County (if it still exists) includes the Kalaupapa Peninsula
of Molokai, but I think Kalawao County is now part of Maui County.
County of Kauai
Kauai County has more than 60,000 residents, making it the fourth most
populated county in Hawaii.
the county includes the populated island of Kauai,
the private populated island of Niihau, and
the small unpopulated islets of Lehua and Kaula.
Sub-County of Kalawao
Administrative sub-county of Maui County that
includes the Kalaupapa Peninsula on the north central coast of
Molokai Island.
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