The population was 43,263 according to the 2010 census.[1]. the expected highest and lowest temperature readings at any point during the year or given month) calculated based on data at said location from 1981 to 2010. largest and most comprehensive in the state, Hilo Masonic Lodge Hall-Bishop Trust Building, Federal Building, Post Office and Courthouse, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Botanical Gardens, "US Census Bureau – 2010 Population Finder – Hilo CDP -", "Then & Now: Hilo Sugar Mill/Wainaku Center", "Hawaii Island leads state in population growth, despite some towns seeing declines", "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990", "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hilo CDP, Hawaii", National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, "WMO climate normals for Hilo/WSO AP 87, HI 1961−1990", "Hilo Harbor (Harbor Division, Hawaii Department of Transportation)", "Jewels of the jungle sparkle at Hilo Orchid Show", https://www.voitstudios.com/blog/63rd-annual-hilo-orchid-society-show-and-sale, "Hawaii's astronomy sector brought an economic impact of $168 million in 2012", "Origins of astronomy in Hawaii » Malama Mauna Kea Library Catalog", "Laupahoehoe Train Museum - Take a Trip Back in Time", "Shopping Mall in Hilo, HI | Prince Kuhio Plaza", "Home | Puainako Center - Hilo, Hawaii Shopping Center", Federal Building, United States Post Office and Courthouse, Hilo Masonic Lodge Hall–Bishop Trust Building, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hilo,_Hawaii&oldid=1000836285, Census-designated places in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Articles with dead external links from April 2020, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from July 2019, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz area identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Source: NOAA (relative humidity and sun 1961−1990), This page was last edited on 16 January 2021, at 23:56. The path, Pipiwai Trail, will lead you through a scenic bamboo forest with well-maintained walkways, past the 185 foot Makahiku Falls and bring you to the stunning 400 foot Waimoku Falls.Because there is so much to see here, plan for about 2-4 hours and really make an excursion out of it. As you visit, please help us protect Hawaiʻi’s fragile and irreplaceable resources for future generations. When Hansen's disease (leprosy) was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands, King Kamehameha V banished all afflicted to the isolated Kalaupapa peninsula on the north shore of Molokai. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Hilo, Hawaii on Tripadvisor: See 66,923 traveler reviews and photos of Hilo tourist attractions. Paid parking by credit card only. Originally, the name "Hilo" applied to a district encompassing much of the east coast of the island of Hawaiʻi, now divided into the District of South Hilo and the District of North Hilo. Restroom services are limited to portable toilets due to a recent water main break. Turn Around, Dont Drown! [12], Hilo is on the eastern and windward side of the island. [30] Astronomy on Mauna Kea was developed at the invitation of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce following the collapse of the sugar cane industry.[31]. [13] It is classified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), and has a total area of 58.3 square miles (151.0 km2), 53.4 square miles (138.3 km2) of which is land and 4.9 square miles (12.7 km2) of which (8.4%) is water. Hilo is home to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration of ancient and modern hula that takes place annually after Easter. The Keawaula gate (west side) is CLOSED but the park is OPEN. The museum features interactive and educational exhibits and is dedicated to creating public awareness of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and marine conservation issues. Although archaeological evidence is scant, oral history has many references to people living in Hilo, along the Wailuku and Wailoa rivers during the time of ancient Hawaii. The most rainfall in one month was 50.82 inches (1,290.8 mm) in December 1954. Little Beach is CLOSED until further notice. The … In mid-December 2020, a Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation facility in Hilo was broken into and various tools were reported stolen. A main source of tourism in Hilo is the annual week-long Merrie Monarch Festival, the world's preeminent hula competition and festival, which brings in visitors and participants from all over the world. Please update this section to reflect recent events or newly available information. 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