Maui Town Map

Size:  Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands with a land area of 729 square miles. It is 48 miles long and 26 miles across at its widest point.

Population: 117,644. Ethnic mix: 36% Caucasian, 23% Japanese, followed by Hawaiian, Chinese and Filipino.

Biggest Towns:         

                        1. Kahului

                        2. Wailuku

                        3. Lahaina

Major Industries:      

                        1. Tourism

                        2. Sugar

                        3. Pineapple

                        4. Cattle

                        5. Diversified Agriculture

Average Temperature:  75-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Miles of Shoreline: 120 linear miles.

Number of Beaches: 81 accessible beaches. 39 have public facilities. Sands may be white, gold, black, salt and pepper, green or garnet, due to ancient volcanic activity.

Principal Resort Areas: In West Maui the principal resort areas are Ka’anapali and Kapalua; South Maui’s prime resorts are Makena and Wailea. Hana, Kihei, Ma’alaea, Napili, Honokowai and Upcountry are also visitor destinations.

Highest Peak:  Haleakala Volcano (dormant), 10,023 feet. The summit depression is 21 miles across, and 4,000 feet deep, large enough to hold the island of Manhattan.

Number of Hotels:  Approximately 61, with 10,664 rooms.

Number of Vacation Condominiums:  Approximately 103, with 7,343 units.