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Big Island (Hawaii) at a glance
It's an island of extremes--and of constant change. Ski or stargaze on Mauna Kea, and view evolution in action while sipping honey wine at fiery Kilauea. Hike through Hilo's rainforests and waterfalls, or view the black lava desert of the Kohala Coast
Big Island (Hawaii) history
While the oldest Hawaiian island (Kaua'i) was formed some 5.1
million years ago, the Big Island is the newest addition, and is
still growing. There were once five active volcanoes contributing
to the island's growth: Mauna Kea, Kohala, Hualalai, Kilauea and
Mauna Loa. Hualalai last erupted in 1801, while Kilauea and Mauna
Loa are still considered active.
Big Island (Hawaii) local information
State: Hawaii Country: United States Hawai'i (Big Island) by the Numbers:
Population: 148,677 Elevation: 18 feet Highest Point: 13,796 feet (Mauna Kea) Average Annual Rainfall: Ranges from 10 inches at Kawaihae to 128 inches at Hilo Airport Average January Temperature: 73 degrees F Average July Temperature: 76 degrees F Quick Facts:
Major Industries: tourism/hospitality/recreation, sugar, coffee,
cattle Landmarks: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kealakekua Bay, Kailua-Kona, Kawaihae, Parker Ranch, Waipio Valley Ethnic Mix: 30.2% Hawaiian, 23.2% Caucasian, 14.1% Japanese, 10.5% Filipino Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs Time Zone: GMT-10 Country Dialing Code: 1 Area Code: 808 Did You Know?
Hawaii's Big Island is the youngest in geologic age, as well as
the largest of the Hawaiian Islands and continues to increase in
size because of Kilauea, the world's most active volcano. Orientation:
Hawaii's Big Island is located amongst the Hawaiian Islands in the
central Pacific Ocean.
Big Island (Hawaii) weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual
Rainfall:
126.3" / 320.7 cm
Getting There: By Air: Hilo International and Kona International are the two major airports that service Hawaii's Big Island. Hilo International Airport (ITO) (+1 808 934 5840/ http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/hawaii/ito/) is located on the eastern shore of Hawaii's Big Island and provides connections to several destinations. Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) (+1 808 329 3423/ http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/hawaii/koa/) is located seven miles northwest of Kailua-Kona on Hawaii's Big Island and provides domestic overseas, international and interisland transportation. 20 cab companies service Hilo and Kona International Airports. Getting Around:
SpeediShuttle (+1 808 329 5433/ http://www.speedishuttle.com)
provides convenient 24-hour door-to-door service around Hawaii.
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