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City Overview
Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii and the seat of Honolulu county, is a cosmopolitan city. Its name means "protected harbor," and it serves as the crossroads of the Pacific Ocean with ship and air connections to the U.S. mainland, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The city is the principal port for the Hawaiian Islands and an important center for military defense with several bases, including Pearl Harbor Naval Base, located in the area. Millions of visitors are drawn annually to Honolulu's mild, semitropical climate and to the beautiful beaches of Waikiki. More
City Facts
- Founded: 1100 (by Hawaiians); 1795 (incorporated, 1907)
- Head Official: Mayor Mufi Hannemann (since 2005)
- City Population 1980: 365,048
- 1990: 377,059
- 2000: 371,657
- 2003: 380,149
- Percent change, 1990–2000: -1.4%
- U.S. rank in 1980: 36th
- U.S. rank in 1990: 44th
- U.S. rank in 2000: 55th
- City and County Population 1980: 763,000
- 1990: 836,231
- 2000: 876,156
- Percent change, 1990–2000: 4.8%
- U.S. rank in 1980: 47th
- U.S. rank in 1990: 51st
- U.S. rank in 2000: 55th
- Area: 86 square miles (2000)
- Elevation: 15 feet above sea level
- Average Annual Temperature: 77.2° F
- Average Annual Precipitation: 22.02 inches
- Major Economic Sectors: Services (especially tourism), military,Aggriculture, construction
- Unemployment Rate: 2.8% (January 2005)
- Per Capita Income: $24,191 (1999)
- 2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 57,271
- Major Colleges and Universities: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
- Daily Newspapers: The Honolulu Advertiser; Honolulu Star-Bulletin
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