Lahaina

Census-designated place in Hawaii

Introduction

History

🏛️ Capital: Lahaina was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1820 to 1845.
📜 Ancient Names: Originally called Lele, meaning 'jump' or 'fly'.
👑 Early Rulers: The first supreme ruler of western Maui was Haho, followed by a line of rulers including Kakaʻalaneo and Piʻilani.
⛪ Missionaries: American Protestant missionaries arrived in 1823, establishing the first mission station on Maui.
⚓ Whaling: In the 19th century, Lahaina was a significant destination for whalers.

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Attractions

🌳 Banyan Tree: The largest banyan tree in the United States, planted in 1873.
🏛️ Historic District: Front Street was a focal point with many historic sites.
⚓ Lahaina Harbor: Popular for whale-watching, snorkeling, and dinner cruises.
🏠 Baldwin House: A historical landmark built in the 1800s.
🏨 Pioneer Inn: One of the historic structures in Lahaina.

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Climate

🌞 Hot Semi-Arid: Lahaina has a hot semi-arid climate with warm temperatures year-round.
🌧️ Rainfall: Fairly wet winters and dry summers.
🌡️ Temperature: Mean daily maximum ranges from 82°F (28°C) in January to 88°F (31°C) in August.
💧 Rain Shadow: Located in the rain shadow of Mauna Kahālāwai, making it one of the driest places in Hawaii.

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Demographics

👥 Population: 12,702 as of the 2020 Census.
🌏 Diversity: 34.8% Asian, 27.9% White, 10.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.
📊 Growth: Population increased from 6,654 in 1980 to 12,702 in 2020.

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Recent Events

🔥 Wildfire: In August 2023, a wildfire destroyed approximately 80% of Lahaina.
💔 Impact: At least 101 people confirmed dead and two missing as of February 2024.
🏚️ Damage: Thousands of structures incinerated, with estimated damages at $5.52 billion.
🌳 Loss: Historic structures like the Old Lahaina Courthouse and Waiola Church were destroyed.

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