Wailuku, Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii
Located at the mouth of Iao Valley, Wailuku extends over 5.67 square miles of land and water at an elevation of 76 meters.
During the 1800s, New England missionaries established sugar plantations in Wailuku, transforming the agricultural practices and social structure of the region.
The Halekiʻi Heiau and Pihanakalani Heiau temples near Wailuku represent traditional Hawaiian religious practices and ceremonial locations from previous centuries.
The town functions as the administrative center of Maui County, housing government offices, local businesses, and multiple residential neighborhoods across its territory.
The name Wailuku translates to 'water of destruction' in Hawaiian, reflecting the geographical changes and flooding patterns that shaped this area.
Location: Maui County
Elevation above the sea: 76 m
GPS coordinates: 20.89167,-156.50194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
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