Hamakua, Census-designated place in Hawaii County, United States.
Hamakua functions as a statistical entity within Hawaii County, providing demographic data collection for unincorporated residential and commercial zones along the coastline.
The United States Census Bureau established this designated place during the 1980s to improve population counting methods in unincorporated Hawaiian territories.
Local residents participate in demographic data collection processes that shape community representation and resource allocation within Hawaii County's statistical framework.
The census designation enables government agencies to track population changes, allocate resources, and plan public services for residents in this unincorporated area.
While maintaining no formal municipal government structure, Hamakua serves as a recognized statistical region that crosses traditional neighborhood boundaries.
Location: Hawaiʻi County
GPS coordinates: 19.95044,-155.35522
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:32
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