According to figures collected in the year 2000, the population of the coastal town of Hilo was forty thousand seven hundred and fifty nine people. Hilo is located in the South Hilo District and is the county seat of the Hawaii County. There are two shield volcanoes situated near to the town. They are the Mauna Kea, which is a dormant volcano, and the Mauna Loa, which is thought to be an active volcano. There are some ground based astronomical observatories placed on the Mauna Kea volcano, and they are some of the best observatories of the world.
The University of Hawaii at Hilo has its campus in the coastal town of Hilo. The Merrie Monarch Festival is also held every year in Hilo, and it lasts for a week. The festival is celebrated after Easter, and is a celebration of both modern as well as ancient hula. The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation has its home in the coastal town of Hilo. The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation has the status of being ranked among the top producers of macadamia nuts. The Hilo International Airport serves the town of Hilo.
The coastal town of Hilo is classified as being a census designated place. This classification has been given by the Census Bureau of the United States of America. The total area which is covered by the town is around one hundred and fifty one square kilometers, out of which around 7 percent is water. |
