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Facts About Hilo
Facts and general information
about the town of Hilo on the east coast of the Big Island
of Hawaii.
Climate
Hilo has a warm, subtropical climate but it is
also very wet. It is located on the eastern windward side
of the Big Island and with up to 150 inches
of rain a year it is the wettest city in the
United States. A rainfall record was set in
1971 when Hilo saw almost 154 inches of rain.
According to the National Weather Service,
Hilo had the most rainfall for a 24 period
in February of 1979. Most of the rain in Hilo
falls at night and while daytime showers can be heavy,
they are usually short. You will probably want to
carry an unbrella or carry a light rain pancho
when you are sightseeing in Hilo. Rain keeps
the Hilo area lush and green and keeps its
rivers and waterfalls full. The
Geography
Hilo is located on the east coast of the Big island
of Hawaii. It is located on the edge of Hilo Bay
where on a gentle slope that begins at the tops
of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa mountains. Hilo is
located about 30 miles from the Kilauea Volcano,
which is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Hilo is about 54 square miles in size and most of the
city is about 38 feet above sea level. On a clear day
you can see the top of 14000 foot Mount Mauna Kea from Hilo and
sometimes, in the winter, that peak is capped with snow.
Population and Ethnic Heritage
In 2000 the population of Hilo was 40,759 and the ethnic
background of its residents was:
38% asian
29% mixed race (2 ore more)
17% white
13% pacific islander
08% hispanic or latino
Government
Hilo is not an incorporated city and it does not
have its own government entity. The entire Big
Island of Hawaii is governed by Hawaii County
and the town of Hilo is the county seat. The
town of Hilo is located in the South Hilo District
of the Big Island.
Education in Hilo
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hawaii Community College
Hilo High School
St. Joseph Jr and Sr High School
Waiakea High School
Haili Christian School
See also:
Other Hilo Resources
Introduction to Hilo Town
Other Big Island Attractions
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Related Links
Hawaii Island - Main Menu
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
Elsewhere on the Web
Trip Advisor on Hilo Attractions
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