Kauai County, Administrative division in Hawaii, United States
Kauaʻi County spans 1,266 square miles across multiple islands, including Kauaʻi, Niʻihau, Lehua, and Kaʻula in the Pacific Ocean.
The county establishment occurred in 1905, marking its official recognition as a governmental entity within the newly formed Territory of Hawaii.
The region maintains strong connections with Pacific heritage through sister city relationships with Davao City in the Philippines and Ishigaki in Japan.
Līhuʻe serves as the county seat, housing government offices, the main airport, and central services for the 73,298 residents recorded in 2020.
The county territory consists of 51 percent water area, encompassing 646 square miles of Pacific Ocean surrounding its constituent islands.
Location: Hawaii
Inception: 1905
Capital city: Līhuʻe
Shares border with: Honolulu County
Website: http://kauai.gov
GPS coordinates: 22.06667,-159.65000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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