A. Demography

• Population size: 91,361
• Population density (no./sq. km): 48.5
• Population growth (1980-1990): +45%
• Percent urban population: 8%

B. Geography

• Island area (sq. km): 1884
• Shoreline length (km): 193

C. Coral reefs

• Estimated percent reef: 75%
• Reef area (sq. km): 270
• Reef types: fringing, non-structured communities
• Protected areas:
  • Marine life conservation districts: Honolua-Mokuleia Bay, Molokini Inlet
  • Fisheries management areas: Kahului Harbor
  • Total area (ha): 49
  • Percent of protected reef area: 0.2%

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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