
Molokai
information
The second largest island of Maui
County is Molokai (260.0 square miles), also known as the “Friendly
Isle”.
AGRICULTURE:
Cut flowers, orchids, and coffee are grown on Molokai.
CLIMATE:
Average temperatures range from the low to high 70s.
EDUCATION:
No college campus, but satellite education is provided by Maui Community
College.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
2 Banks
3 Savings and Loans
GOVERNMENT:
Mayor James “Kimo” Apana governs with a 9 member county council.
HEALTH: 1 Hospital
1 Clinic
3 Dentists
ISLAND COLOR:
Green
ISLAND FLOWER:
The White Kukui blossom.
POPULATION:
Resident population (Maui County 1998): 120,785
By age (1997 Maui County): Under 5 (7.9 %)
5 to 19 (21.3%)
20 to 44 (36.4%)
45
to 64 (31.1%)
65+ (13.3%)
By ethnic groups (1998 Maui County): Caucasian (31%)
Hawaiian/part
Hawaiian (22%)
Japanese (12%)
Filipino
(15%)
Main cities and towns (1990 Molokai only): Kaunakakai (2,658)
PRINT AND BROADCAST MEDIA:
The island’s main newspaper is The Maui News, there are no radio
stations on the island (outer island signals only) cable service is provided by one company.
TOURISM:
Molokai's attractions include mule rides to Kalaupapa National
Historical Park and horse back tours.
Statistical Source: Hawaii
Government
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