Kailua: rich in history and culture
Historians believe Kailua was home to Hawaiians at least 1,500 years ago. Ali'i were attracted to the place in the 16th
century and the area is replete in historical and cultural sites, including the Kawai Nui Marsh, a large freshwater fish
pond, heiau and taro fields. At one time the town had a horse racetrack. Sugarcane, rice and taro grew in the marsh
that was eventually used to raise cattle.
Crops were also grown in the town,which had a dairy farm. Bumper coconut crops led to one section being named
Coconut Grove.
In the 1940s it was considered a sleepy town but after the war development spread to surrounding areas forming
subdivisions including Pohakupu, Olomana, Enchanted Lake, Kalaheo Hillside and Aikahi Park.
The U.S. government took over the Mokapu Peninsula prior to the war and today Marine Corp Base Hawaii and its
personnel are an integral part of the fabric of Kailua and neighboring Kaneohe.
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Kailua Community Profile
Kailua
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Historians believe Kailua was home to Hawaiians at least 1,500 years ago. Ali'i were attracted to the place in the 16th
century and the area is replete in historical and cultural sites, including the Kawai Nui Marsh, a large freshwater fish
pond, heiau and taro fields. At one time the town had a horse racetrack. Sugarcane, rice and taro grew in the marsh
that was eventually used to raise cattle.
Crops were also grown in the town,which had a dairy farm. Bumper coconut crops led to one section being named
Coconut Grove.
In the 1940s it was considered a sleepy town but after the war development spread to surrounding areas forming
subdivisions including Pohakupu, Olomana, Enchanted Lake, Kalaheo Hillside and Aikahi Park.
The U.S. government took over the Mokapu Peninsula prior to the war and today Marine Corp Base Hawaii and its
personnel are an integral part of the fabric of Kailua and neighboring Kaneohe.
Source: myadvertiser.com/kailua/kailua-profile.html
Kailua Community Profile
Kailua
- Population: 47,495
- Median age: 36
- Single (46%), married (54%)
- Median household income: $76,200
- Average household size: 3 people
- 68% have college degree or higher
- 55% are employed
- 63% are homeowners, 37% rent
- Median year homes built: 1965
Source: 2006 Claritas Inc., All Rights Reserved
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