Keokea, Maui
Facts and practical information
Keokea is an unincorporated community on the island of Maui in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is situated on Hawaii State Highway 37 at North Latitude 20.71 degrees, West Longitude 156.36 degrees. Its elevation is 2,860 feet above sea level. Agriculture, forestry and ranching — supported by the area's fertile though often rocky volcanic loams — are important around this settlement, which has a temperate climate because of its elevation. Tourism also contributes to the local economy. The area around Keokea is characterized by a steep precipitation gradient: lowlands just 5 miles to the northwest have mean annual precipitation of less than 16 inches, while higher elevations ten miles to the northeast see 140 inches. Keokea has a mean annual precipitation of about 32 inches. The population was 1,612 at the 2010 Census. ()
Makawao (Këökea Ahupua`a)Maui
Keokea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Aqualani Beach & Ocean Recreation, Curtis Wilson Cost Gallery, Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing observatory, Aliʻi Kula Lavender.