Lāwaʻi is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. The population was 2,578 at the 2020 census, up from 1,984 at the 2000 census.
| Name: | Lawai CDP |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 57 |
| LSAD Description: | CDP (suffix) |
| State: | Hawaii |
| County: | Kauai County |
| Elevation: | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Total Area: | 4.15 sq mi (10.75 km²) |
| Land Area: | 4.06 sq mi (10.50 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Total Population: | 2,578 |
| Population Density: | 635.60/sq mi (245.42/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 96765 |
| Area code: | 808 |
| FIPS code: | 1544450 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0361798 |
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Geography
Lāwaʻi is located on the southern side of the island of Kauai at 21°55′31″N 159°30′27″W / 21.92528°N 159.50750°W / 21.92528; -159.50750 (21.925343, -159.507385). It is bordered to the west by Kalaheo and to the east by Omao. Hawaii Route 50 passes through Lawai, leading northeast 11 miles (18 km) to Lihue and west 6 miles (10 km) to Hanapepe.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lawai CDP has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km), of which 4.1 square miles (10.5 km) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km), or 2.33%, are water.
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