Comprehensive Resources for Princeville, Kilauea and Hanalei residents and visitors

Hawaiin Islands

The Hawaiian islands is an archipelago that spans 2,000 miles to the southwest of the contiguous United States, consisting of 137 volcanic islands. The seven largest islands are Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Maui, and Hawaiʻi, the latter also known as the Big Island.
IslandHawaiian NicknameAreaIsland Population (2020)Island ColorIsland Flower
O’ahuThe Gathering Place

597.7 sq miles

44 miles by 30 miles

 

953,207YellowIlima
Hawai’i

The Big Island

 

4,028.0 sq miles

93 miles by 76 miles

 

186,738RedLehua
MauiThe Valley Isle

727.2 sq miles

48 miles by 26 miles

 

144,444PinkLoke Lani
Kaua’i

The Garden Isle

 

552.3 sq miles

33 miles by 25 miles

 

66,921PurpleMokihana
Moloka’i

The Friendly Isle

 

260.0 sq miles

38 miles by 10 miles

 

7,345GreenKukui
Lana’i

The Pineapple Isle

 

140.5 sq miles

18 miles by 13 miles

 

3,135YellowKauna’oa
Ni’ihau

The Forbidden Isle

 

69.5 sq miles

18 miles by 6 miles

 

170WhitePup