Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus
A community guide to Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus in Hawaii, the United States.
- Population
- 31,434 residents
- Region
- Hawaii
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 21.3176, -157.8312
Community and amenities
Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Hawaii: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus's residents. Visitors passing through Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Climate
The climate at Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus is warm and relatively stable, with subdued seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 21.32 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus experience. Visitors planning a trip to Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Overview
Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus is a populated place in Hawaii, the United States. The community supports 31,434 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Hawaii. Its position within the broader regional network gives Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus sits at approximate coordinates 21.3176 latitude and -157.8312 longitude within Hawaii. The terrain and natural features around Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Hawaii road network providing the principal routes in and out.