Keʻanae, Hawaii Explained

Keʻanae, Hawaii
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Hawaii
Pushpin Label:Ke'anae
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Hawaii
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Hawaii
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Maui
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Hawaii-Aleutian (HAST)
Utc Offset:-10
Timezone Dst:HADT
Utc Offset Dst:-9
Coordinates:20.8519°N -156.1381°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:96713
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

Keʻanae is an unincorporated community in Maui County on the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii.Keʻanae is a peninsula best known for being one of Hawaii's major taro farm growing regions.Keʻanae shares the zip code of 96708 with Haʻikū. The peninsula was originally made from lava that originated from Haleakalā Crater.[1] The area currently attracts photographers and fishermen from all around the world. Although Keʻanae is known for its scenic peninsula, it is dangerous to swim along the shore due to its sharp lava rocks.[2]

Near Keʻanae is an old, stone church. Built in 1856, it is one of a few buildings left after the 1946 tsunami, which killed twenty-four people.[3]

Education

Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) operates area public schools, with students attending Hana High and Elementary School in Hana.

Ke'anae School, which had grades Kindergarten through 3 in 2005, formerly served the community. In the 2000s the average enrollment was five and enrollment in 2005 was three. In the latter year there were 15 students going to Hana, which already handled grades 4 through 12 for Keʻanae residents. In 2005 HIDOE sent the remaining Keʻanae students to Hana School to conserve resources as Keʻanae School's enrollment fell to three;[4] classes were not held at Ke'anae School since and in 2010 HIDOE formally closed the school.[5]

In 2010 there was a proposal for a charter school to serve Ke'anae.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Visit The Humble Hawaiian Village Nestled On Top Of A Peninsula Made From Lava. Shute. Megan. 2019-01-16. OnlyInYourState. en-US. 2020-02-22.
  2. Web site: Ke'anae Peninsula The Road to Hana sights to see. LLC. Hawaii Web Group. www.mauiinformationguide.com. en. 2020-02-22.
  3. Web site: Ke'anae Peninsula The Road to Hana sights to see. LLC. Hawaii Web Group. www.mauiinformationguide.com. en. 2020-02-22.
  4. Web site: Essoyan. Susan. Keanae school empty but open. Honolulu Star Bulletin. 2005-11-27. 2020-10-12.
  5. Web site: San Nicholas. Claudine. Maui group works to set up charter school in Keanae. The Honolulu Advertiser. 2010-06-01. 2020-10-12.