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Kaneohe Base, HI

Kaneohe or Kāneʻohe is a census-designated place (CDP) included in the City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi state District of Koʻolaupoko on the island of Oʻahu. In the Hawaiian language, kāne ʻohe means "bamboo man". According to an ancient Hawaiian story, a local woman compared her husband's cruelty to the sharp edge of cutting bamboo; thus the place was named Kāneʻohe or "bamboo man".

The population was 37,430 at the 2020 census. Kāneʻohe is the largest of several communities along Kāneʻohe Bay and one of the two largest residential communities on the windward side of Oʻahu (the other is Kailua). The town's commercial center is spread mostly along Kamehameha Highway.

Features of note are Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden and the Hawaiʻi National Veterans Cemetery. Access to Kāneʻohe Bay is mainly from the public pier and boat ramp at nearby Heʻeia Kea.

Kāneʻohe was home to the early rulers of the Hawaiian Kingdom and consisted of 30 royal fishponds. From ancient times, Kāneʻohe was important as an agricultural area, owing to an abundance of rainfall. It was originally an agricultural area for the growing of taro and sweet potatoes. Today, it is mostly a residential community, with very little agriculture in evidence. The only commercial crop of any consequence in the area is bananas.

Kāneʻohe is located at 21°24′33″N 157°47′57″W (21.409200, -157.799084). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 8.5 square miles (22 km²), of which 6.6 square miles (17 km²) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²) is water. The total area is 22.80% water, consisting of a portion of Kāneʻohe Bay included in the census tract.

As of the 2000 Census, there were 34,970 people, 10,976 households, and 8,682 families residing in Kāneʻohe. The population density was 5,320.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,054.3/km²). There were 11,472 housing units at an average density of 1,745.5 per square mile (673.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 20.49% White, 0.81% Black, 0.20% Native American, 38.48% Asian, 11.44% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 27.90% from two or more races. 7.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The median household income in Kāneʻohe in 2000 was $66,006, and the median family income was $71,316. Males had a median income of $40,389 versus $31,504 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,476. 6.1% of the population and 4.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Health and wellness are paramount in Kaneohe, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. Adventist Health Castle Primary Care stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. A membership at Massage Envy makes it easy to stick to your self-care routine even when life gets busy. When you become a member, experience the benefits of regular massage, facial, or stretch services. Hawaii Massage Company offers reflexology for tense and aching feet/legs. Reflexology is known to reduce pain,  lift mood, and improve general well-being. Thai Massage Therapeutics offers services in Thai, Asian & European techniques in pressure relief and stretching that will leave you thoroughly relaxed & refreshed. Hono You Hawaiian Spa delivers the best, longest-lasting results with their Holistic Facials, Waxing Therapy, and Hapa Lomilomi. Lomilomi Hana Lima offers you a beautiful, serene healing spa & boutique. They were described by locals & visitors as a little piece of heaven.

Top sites in Kaneohe Base, HI include Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden, Windward Mall, Pu'u Ma'eli'eli Trail, and Friendship Garden.

Population: 37,430 (2020). Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Area: 8.46 sq mi (21.91 km²). ZIP Code: 96744. Area code(s): 808.

FAQs

Is Kaneohe Base, HI worth a visit?

Kaneohe is a destination worth visiting. From spending the day on a natural sandbar in the middle of Kaneohe Bay, exploring He'eia State Park or Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, to golfing, ziplining, or shopping at the Windward Mall, travelers have so many varied possibilities for entertainment. One of the most unique attractions in Kaneohe is the Byodo-In Temple. Its stunning architecture and lush landscapes make it one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in the world.

What does Kaneohe, HI mean in Hawaiian?

Kāneʻohe is a census-designated place included in the City and County of Honolulu and located in the Hawaiʻi state District of Koʻolaupoko on the island of Oʻahu. In the Hawaiian language, kāne ʻohe means "bamboo man". According to an ancient Hawaiian story, a local woman compared her husband's cruelty to the sharp edge of cutting bamboo; thus the place was named Kāneʻohe or "Bamboo man". 

What is the crime rate in Kaneohe Base, Hawaii?

The crime rate in Kaneohe is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest. However, at 21 crimes per one thousand residents, it is outside the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Kaneohe is 1 in 47. Based on FBI crime data, Kaneohe is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Hawaii, Kaneohe has a crime rate that is higher than 53% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Honolulu County

Adventist Health Castle Primary Care

Massage Envy

Hawaii Massage Company

Thai Massage Therapeutics

Hono You Hawaiian Spa

Lomilomi Hana Lima

Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden 

Windward Mall 

Pu'u Ma'eli'eli Trail 

Friendship Garden

Arts and Culture

The Travel

Neighborhood Scout

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