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View of Puu Kukui peak and Iao Valley in East Maui, Hawaii
Author: Sara Golemon (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It covers 727.2 sq mi and has a population of 117,000 (2011 estimate). It is therefore the third most populous of the Hawaiian Islands.
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The island of Maui is also part of Maui County, which includes neighboring islands such as Kahoolawe, Lanai and Molokai. Together, Maui County has a population of 155,000. The county seat is at Wailuku while the largest town is Kahului.
Town of Lahaina in Maui
Author: Eric Guinther (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
According to legend, the island of Maui was named by Polynesian navigator Hawai'iloa after his son, whose name in turn was derived from that of Polynesian demigod Maui. The island has a diverse landscape. As with the other Hawaiian islands, Maui is volcanic. Some of these are still active, and have lava flows that often overlap one another due to their proximity.
The highest peak on Maui is the 10,023 ft (3,055 m) Haleakala. Like Mauna Kea on the Big Island, if it is measured from the ocean floor, it would be one of the world's tallest mountains.
Kahakuloa Bay, Maui
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Maui experiences a tropical climate with two distinct seasons. The climate and precipitation is determined by the geography, elevation and trade winds. Different parts of Maui may receive anywhere from as little as 17 in (430 mm) of rain a year, to as much as 300 in (7,600 mm), particularly along the lower windward slopes of Haleakala.
Visiting Maui
The Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui is the second biggest airport in Hawaii. It receives flights from major cities of the United States including Anchorage, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Hana, Hilo, Honolulu, Hoolehua, Kamuela, Kapalua, Lanai City, Lihue, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Sacramento.
Haleakala National Park, Maui
Author: Forest & Kim Starr (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Main Towns on Maui
- Wailuku
Seat of the county government which looks after not only Maui but also the islands of Kahoolawe, Lanai and Molokai. - Kahului
Biggest town on Maui, the main commercial and transportation hub of the island. - Hana
A small, isolated town on the eastern tip of Maui. - Haiku
An old plantation town on the northern slope of eastern Maui. - Kaanapali
A small town on the western shore of Maui with a number of luxurious resorts. - Kapalua
Town on the northwestern corner of Maui, home to a number of resorts. - Kihei
Town on the southwestern coast of Maui. - Lahaina
Old whaling port, today a tourist destination. - Napili
Beach town on the northwestern shore of Maui. - Paia
Town renowned for its windsurfing and other water sports. - Wailea-Makena
Town in the southern part of Maui.
Places of Interest in Maui
- Haleakala National Park
National park in Maui that features a volcanic crater and other mountain landscapes.
Rocky coastline of Waiopai in Maui
Author: Forest & Kim Starr (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
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