Honolulu
Hawaii Β· capital city Β· Pacific island Β· urban center
Cool Facts
Hawaii's capital. Honolulu is the most important city in Hawaii and serves as its capital. It's where the state government makes big decisions for everyone in Hawaii.
Ocean surrounded. Honolulu sits right on the southeast coast of the island of Oahu and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Being on an island in the middle of the ocean makes it a super unique city.
Growing community. About 342,000 people live in Honolulu itself, making it the most populated city in Hawaii. When you count the whole area around it, almost 1 million people call this region home.
Island location. Oahu is one of eight main islands in Hawaii, and Honolulu is the largest city on this island. The city spreads out along the beautiful southeast coast where the ocean meets the land.