Wailea-Makena
A community guide to Wailea-Makena in Hawaii, the United States.
- Population
- 5,671 residents
- Region
- Hawaii
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 20.6626, -156.4274
Geography and location
Wailea-Makena sits at approximate coordinates 20.6626 latitude and -156.4274 longitude within Hawaii. The terrain and natural features around Wailea-Makena reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Hawaii road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Wailea-Makena offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Hawaii: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Wailea-Makena's residents. Visitors passing through Wailea-Makena encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Wailea-Makena typically involves the regional road network of Hawaii or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Wailea-Makena to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Hawaii. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Wailea-Makena.