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Facts About the Island of Maui
General information, statistics, and facts about
the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Size:
Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands with a
land area of 729 square miles. It is 48 miles long and 26
miles across at its widest point.
Population:
117,644. Ethnic mix: 36% Caucasian, 23% Japanese, followed
by Hawaiian, Chinese and Filipino.
Biggest Towns:
1. Kahului
2. Wailuku
3. Lahaina
Major Industries:
1. Tourism
2. Sugar
3. Pineapple
4. Cattle
5. Diversified Agriculture
Average Temperature:
75-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Miles of Shoreline:
120 linear miles.
Number of Beaches:
81 accessible beaches. 39 have public facilities. Sands may be
white, gold, black, salt and pepper, green or garnet, due to
ancient volcanic activity.
Principal Resort Areas:
In West Maui the principal resort areas are Ka’anapali and Kapalua;
South Maui’s prime resorts are Makena and Wailea. Hana, Kihei,
Ma’alaea, Napili, Honokowai and Upcountry are also visitor destinations.
Highest Peak:
Haleakala Volcano (dormant), 10,023 feet. The summit depression
is 21 miles across, and 4,000 feet deep, large enough to hold the
island of Manhattan.
Number of Hotels:
Approximately 61, with 10,664 rooms.
Number of Vacation Condominiums:
Approximately 103, with 7,343 units.
Number of Bed And Breakfast Inns:
40
Number of Visitors Annually:
Approximately 2.2 million visitors visit Maui each year.
Number of Whales Annually:
Approximately 3,000 whales winter in Maui waters.
There are only 7,000-8000 humpback whales surviving today.
An adult whale is 45 feet long and weighs 40 tons.
Baby whales born in Maui waters weigh a mere 2,000 pounds.
Most Popular Visitor Attractions:
The attractions and places consistently drawing the most
visitors are Haleakala National Park, Lahaina Town,
‘Iao Valley State Park, Hana and the Maui Ocean Center.
Parks:
There are 10 state parks, 94 county parks and community
centers and one national park, Haleakala National Park.
Golf Courses:
Maui has sixteen golf courses.
Airports:
The main airport is in Kahului at the center of Maui. There is
also a smaller airport in Kapalua (West Maui), and a commuter
airport in Hana. All major airlines offer direct service from
the U.S. and Canada to Maui.
Maui Superlatives
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Maui has been voted "Best Island in the World" by the readers of
Condé Nast Traveler magazine for ten consecutive years and
"World’s Best Island" by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine
for five years.
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Maui has more miles of swimmable beach than any other
Hawaiian island.
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Maui has the largest dormant volcano in the world, Haleakala.
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Maui has the second highest waterfall in the United States.
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Maui had the lowest temperature ever recorded in the Hawaiian Islands,
11 degrees in 1961, atop Haleakala.
See also:
Maui Facts from Maui-Info.com
Wikipedia on Maui
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