Wailea
A community guide to Wailea in Hawaii, the United States.
- Population
- 6,027 residents
- Region
- Hawaii
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 20.6897, -156.4419
Economy and services
The economy of Wailea reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Hawaii. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Hawaii and the United States. Businesses based in Wailea draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Wailea sits at approximate coordinates 20.6897 latitude and -156.4419 longitude within Hawaii. The terrain and natural features around Wailea 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.
Overview
Wailea is a populated place in Hawaii, the United States. The community supports 6,027 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Hawaii. Its position within the broader regional network gives Wailea a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.