Kapolei, Census-designated place in Honolulu County, United States.
Kapolei is a settlement area on the island of Oahu with residential neighborhoods, business centers, and public buildings spread across low-lying land. The community combines everyday living spaces with modern facilities and local services.
The area developed from sugarcane fields into an urban center starting in the late 1980s. This transformation followed a 1977 decision to establish it as Oahu's second urban core.
The population of 21,411 residents represents multiple ethnic backgrounds, with Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial communities forming the demographic majority.
The H-1 freeway connects this area to other parts of Oahu and other nearby destinations. A local rail transit system also provides transportation links throughout the island.
A large shopping center that opened in 2016 serves as the main retail destination for residents and visitors. It houses more than one hundred stores and retail businesses.
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