As of May 2021, the city receives the bulk of visitors to Hawaii, between 7,000 and 11,000 daily. Honolulu's favorable tropical climate, rich natural scenery, and extensive beaches make it a popular global destination for tourists.
With over 300,000 residents, Honolulu is the most populous Oceanian city outside Australasia. The Urban Honolulu Metropolitan Statistical Area had 1,016,508 residents in 2020. Census, the population of Honolulu was 350,964, while that of the urban Honolulu census-designated place (CDP) was 802,459. Census Bureau recognizes the approximate area commonly referred to as the "City of Honolulu"-not to be confused with the "City and County"-as a census county division (CCD). Īs Hawaii is the only state with no incorporated places below the county level, the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the world's largest naval command. into World War II the harbor remains a major naval base, hosting the U.S.
The city gained worldwide recognition following Japan's attack on nearby Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which prompted the entry of the U.S. Honolulu has been the capital of the Hawaiian Islands since 1845, first of the independent Hawaiian Kingdom, and after 1898 of the U.S. The city's desirability as a port accounts for its historical growth and importance in the Hawaiian archipelago and the broader Pacific region. Honolulu means "sheltered harbor" or "calm port" in Hawaiian its old name, Kou, roughly encompasses the area from Nuʻuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street, which is the heart of the present downtown district. The city is characterized by a mix of various Asian, Western, and Pacific cultures, reflected in its diverse demography, cuisine, and traditions. It is also a major hub for business, finance, hospitality, and military defense in both the state and Oceania. Honolulu is Hawaii's main gateway to the world. It is the unincorporated county seat of the consolidated City and County of Honolulu, situated along the southeast coast of the island of Oʻahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major U.S.
state of Hawaii, which is in the Pacific Ocean. Honolulu ( / ˌ h ɒ n ə ˈ l uː l uː/ Hawaiian: ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S.
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