Population: 371,657 Elevation: 7 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 21.6 inches Average Jan. Temperature: 73 degrees F Average July Temperature: 80 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Industries: Oil, electronics, computers, automobile manufacturing, aerospace industries, agriculture, telecommunications, chemicals, mining, processing and packaging Major Tourist Destination: the beaches, golf courses Ethnic Mix: 19.67% Caucasian; 1.62% African-American; 6.85% Hawaiian natives; 4.37% Hispanic; 55.85% Asian Time Zone: GMT-10 Country Dialing Code: 1 Area Code: 808
Did You Know?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 by Japan triggered the entrance of the United States into World War II and the imposition of martial law until 1944. Pearl Harbor is today one of the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Hawaii. Interestingly, Pearl Harbor has as many visitors from Japan as it does from the United States.
Orientation
Located on the southern end of Oahu, Honolulu is a harbor city located 2550 miles southwest of Los Angeles. Honolulu is dually the capital and the largest city in the Hawaiian Islands.