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Makawao.

Its Census reference point is in Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes. Haliimaile lies about 1.2 miles northwest of Makawao by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Looking up on Baldwin Ave. towards the Baldwin Ave/Makawao Ave/Olinda Road Intersection in Makawao. Komoda Store & Bakery is to the right of the picture (Off White/Brown Building). — Hawaii
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Looking up on Baldwin Ave. towards the Baldwin Ave/Makawao Ave/Olinda Road Intersection in Makawao. Komoda Store & Bakery is to the right of the picture (Off White/Brown Building). — Hawaii

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THE SETTINGSemiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMaui County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Makawao on the map

THE MAKAWAO LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes setting.

Makawao CDP has 3.55 square miles of land in Maui County. Its Census reference point is in Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes.

Lower leeward terrain on older Hawaiian islands includes relatively level plains and slopes cut by gulches. The setting is generally drier than neighboring windward mountain areas.

Regional context: Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Makawao and Maui County

Makawao is associated with Maui County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Maui County

Makawao by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Makawao, or 0% of its total area. It is 51.6 percentage points lower than the 51.6% recorded for Maui County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Makawao CDP has 1 times the land area of nearby Haliimaile CDP (3.45 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Makawao land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Makawao’s place name from its government

Makawao is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Makawao address as city approval. Maui County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes setting

Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes. Does the tract include a gulch or a more level slope, and how are its access and water arrangements documented?

03

Check the route, beyond Haliimaile

Haliimaile is 1.2 miles northwest of the Makawao reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Makawao resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MAKAWAO

USGS National Map

Begin at 20.8480° N, 156.3190° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Makawao ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Maui

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Maui ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Makawao data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes

Explore the agency mapping behind the Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Hawaii landowner resources

Hawaii land-use district maps

Land Use Commission maps and guidance for researching state district boundaries.

Hawaii Flood Hazard Assessment Tool

State DLNR viewer for FEMA flood zones and related floodplain information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Makawao.

Haliimaile lies about 1.2 miles northwest of Makawao by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Makawao in context

NSEWHaliimaile · 1.2 miles1Pukalani · 1.8 miles2Olinda · 2.3 miles3Haiku-Pauwela · 5.2 miles4Paia · 5.3 miles5Kula · 5.6 miles6OUTER RING: 5.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Haliimaile1.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Pukalani1.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Olinda2.3 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Haiku-Pauwela5.2 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Paia5.3 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Kula5.6 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Hawaii; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Makawao
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Makawao?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Maui County. Makawao’s 3.55 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Makawao property in Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes?+

No. Semiarid and Subhumid Low Mountain Slopes is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Makawao boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Haliimaile as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.2 miles northwest of Makawao’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Makawao?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses USDA major land resource areas mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Makawao.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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