Kalawao County Map, Hawaii
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Kalawao County, Hawaii
Kalawao County is the smallest county in Hawaii, and probably the most unique in the entire United States. It’s located on a tiny peninsula on the north coast of Molokai. The whole area is stunningly beautiful, with steep sea cliffs and lush vegetation.
The county has a dark history. It was once a forced isolation settlement for people with Hansen’s disease (leprosy). Today, it’s mostly empty. A handful of former patients still live there by choice. It’s hard to get to without any road access.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park now preserves the area’s history, which basically covers the entire area. Visitor access is strictly limited. The county has no elected officials. It’s managed by the Hawaii Department of Health. Kalawao County is a place frozen in time, a reminder of a painful past set in paradise.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Kalawao County |
| County Seat | Kalaupapa |
| Population | About 100 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Kalaupapa, Kalawao |
| Interstates and Highways | None (Located on Molokai Island, no highways) |
| FIPS Code | 15-005 |
| Total Area | 12 square miles (land only) |
| Adjacent Counties | Maui County (South) |
| Time Zone | Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone |
| State | Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 21.2° N, 156.9° W |
| Etymology | Named after the village of Kalawao on Molokaʻi |
| Major Landmarks | Kalaupapa National Historical Park, St. Philomena Church, Father Damien’s Cemetery |
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