A. Demography

• Population size: 50,947
• Population density (no./sq. km): 36
• Population growth (1980-1990): +31%
• Percent urban population:4.5 %

B. Geography

• Island area (sq. km): 1430
• Shoreline length (km): 145

C. Coral reefs

• Estimated percent reef: 100%
• Reef area (sq. km): 266
• Reef types: barrier, fringing, non-structured communities
• Protected areas:
  • Marine life conservation districts: none
  • Fisheries management areas: Waimea Bay & Recreational Area, Ahukini Recreational Pier (Hanamaula Bay)
  • Total area (ha): 0
  • Percent of protected reef area: 0%

Information sources:

1. State of Hawai'i Data Book
2. State of Hawai'i Data Book
3. Hunter, 1995; UNEP/IUCN, 1988

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