Maunawili, Hawaii
CDP
About Maunawili
Maunawili, HI is a small unincorporated community located in central Hawaii.
Officially, Maunawili is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.83 square miles.
What Makes Maunawili Unique
- The only place in America named Maunawili — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Island living in the Pacific — year-round tropical climate.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateHawaii
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.83 sq mi
Coordinates21.3667, -157.7713