Island of Hawai'i

Island of Hawai'i

A. Demography
Population size: 120,317
Population density (no./sq. km): 11.5
Population growth (1980-1990): +31%
Percent urban population: 8%

B. Geography
Island area (sq. km): 10,433
Shoreline length (km): 428

C. Coral reefs
Estimated percent reef: 50%
Reef area (sq. km): 252
Reef types: fringing, non-structured communities
Protected areas:
Marine life conservation districts: Kealakekua Bay, Lapkahi State Historic Park, Old Kona Airport, Wailea Bay
Fisheries management areas: Hilo Bay, Puako Bay & Reef, Kailua Bay
Total area (ha): 288
Percent of protected reef area: 1.1%

Information sources:

State of Hawai'i Data Book
State of Hawai'i Data Book
Hunter, 1995; UNEP/IUCN, 1988

Further reading:
Clark, J. R. K. 1985. Beaches of the Big Island. Univ. of Hawaii Press. 169 pp.
Click here for more information about Marine Life Conservations Districts

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