Maui County, Hawaii

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Maui County, officially County of Maui, is a county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It consists of the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai (except for a portion of Molokai that comprises Kalawao County), Kahoolawe, and Molokini. The latter two islands are uninhabited. As of the 2010 census, the population was 154,834. The county seat is Wailuku.

Maui County is included in the Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Government

Maui County has a quasi-mayor-council form of municipal government. Unlike traditional municipal governments, the county government is established by the state legislature by statute and is not chartered. Executive authority is vested in the mayor, elected by the voters on a non-partisan basis to a four-year term (with a limit of two consecutive full terms). Legislative authority is vested in the nine-member county council. All seats in the county council have residency requirements; however, all voters in Maui County may vote in elections for all nine seats regardless of residence. Members of the county council are elected on a non-partisan basis to two-year terms (with a limit of five consecutive full terms).

The current mayor of Maui County is Alan Arakawa since January 2, 2011. Arakawa had served a previous term as mayor from 2002 to 2006.

The county's Department of Liquor Control regulates and enforces state and county laws regarding the manufacture, importation, sale and consumption of intoxicating liquors.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,398 square miles (6,210 km²), of which 1,162 square miles (3,010 km²) is land and 1,237 square miles (3,200 km²) (51.6%) is water. The islands that comprise Maui County correspond to the remnants of the ancient landmass of Maui Nui. The highest point in the county is the peak of Haleakal? at 10,023 feet (3,055 m). Haleakala is a shield volcano located on the eastern side of the island of Maui.

Adjacent counties

• Hawaii County, Hawaii - southeast
• Kalawao County, Hawai?i - north
• Honolulu County, Hawai?i - northwest

National protected areas

• Haleakala National Park
• Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge
• Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge

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Demographics

As of the 2000 Census, there were 128,094 people, 43,507 households, and 29,889 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile (43/km²). There were 56,377 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 28.90% White, 1.40% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 33.01% Asian, 10.72% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 22.24% from two or more races. 7.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 43,507 households out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.90% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 21.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.20 males.

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Economy

Top employers

According to the County's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the county are:

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Transportation

Airports

Three airports provide air service to the island of Maui:

• Hana Airport provides regional service to eastern Maui
• Kahului Airport in central Maui is an international airport and the island's busiest
• Kapalua Airport provides regional service to western Maui

There are also airports on Maui's smaller adjacent islands:

• Lanai Airport provides regional service to Lanai
• Molokai Airport provides regional service to Molokai

Major highways

• Route 30
• Route 31
• Route 32
• Route 36
• Route 37
• Route 44
• Route 305
• Route 310
• Route 311
• Route 320
• Route 330
• Route 340
• Route 377
• Route 378
• Route 380
• Route 440
• Route 450
• Route 460
• Route 465
• Route 470
• Route 480
• Route 3000

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Communities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

• Haiku
• Napili
• Pu'unene
• Waihee

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Politics

Maui County was the only county in the United States won by Dennis Kucinich during his unsuccessful campaign for the Democratic Party nomination to the presidency in 2004.

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Sister cities

Maui County currently has 21 sister cities, including:

• - Albi, France
• - Territory of American Samoa
• - Arequipa, Peru
• - Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
• - Embo, Scotland, United Kingdom
• - Funchal, Portugal
• - Hachijo Island, Japan
• - Hainan Province, People's Republic of China
• - Hirara, Okinawa, Japan
• - Madrid, Spain
• - Manila, Philippines
• - Pingtung County, Taiwan
• - Puerto Princesa, Philippines
• - Rapa Nui, Chile
• - Quezon City, Philippines
• - San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
• - São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
• - Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
• - Zambales Province, Philippines
• - Zhongshan City, People's Republic of China
• - Chapala, Mexico
• - Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan

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See also

• Maui
• Kula
• Vic-Maui Yacht Race

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References

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External links

• Official Maui County website

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