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Makena.

Its Census reference point is in Arid and Semiarid Low Mountain Slopes. Wailea lies about 4.1 miles north of Makena by reference-point distance.

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

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Satellite photograph of the landscape around Makena, Hawaii, captured in 2016
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

Makena, Hawaii from above · Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, 2016

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Landscape around Makena, Hawaii

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THE SETTINGArid and Semiarid Low Mountain Slopes
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMaui County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Makena on the map

THE MAKENA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Arid and Semiarid Low Mountain Slopes setting.

Makena CDP has 9.47 square miles of land in Maui County. Its Census reference point is in Arid and Semiarid Low Mountain Slopes.

Drier leeward slopes on Maui and Hawaii range from gentle ground to steep, cut mountain terrain. Volcanic rock and ash underlie this low-slope regional setting.

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

Makena and Maui County

Makena 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

Makena by land and water

The Census records 2.07 square miles of water within Makena, or 17.9% of its total area. It is 33.6 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, Makena CDP has 1.3 times the land area of nearby Wailea CDP (7.44 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Makena land.

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

01

Separate Makena’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the Arid and Semiarid Low Mountain Slopes setting

Arid and Semiarid Low Mountain Slopes. What do parcel records show about the slope, road approach and documented water source on the island's drier side?

03

Check the route, beyond Wailea

Wailea is 4.1 miles north of the Makena 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.

Makena 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 MAKENA

USGS National Map

Begin at 20.6240° N, 156.4286° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Makena ↗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

Makena 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

Arid and Semiarid Low Mountain Slopes

Explore the agency mapping behind the Arid and Semiarid 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 Makena.

Wailea lies about 4.1 miles north of Makena by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Makena in context

NSEWWailea · 4.1 miles1Keokea · 8 miles2Kihei · 9.8 miles3Kula · 11.7 miles4Maalaea · 12.9 miles5Pukalani · 15.5 miles6OUTER RING: 15.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Wailea4.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Keokea8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Kihei9.8 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Kula11.7 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Maalaea12.9 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Pukalani15.5 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 Makena
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 Makena?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Maui County. Makena’s 9.47 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Makena property in Arid and Semiarid Low Mountain Slopes?+

No. Arid and Semiarid Low Mountain Slopes is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Makena 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 Wailea as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.1 miles north of Makena’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 Makena?+

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 Makena.
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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