Where is Pearl City, Hawaii, USA?

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Where is Pearl City Located? - Pearl City is a city located in the Honolulu County of Hawaii, United States. Pearl City lies between 45.9266 Degrees North latitudes and 116.1224 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Pearl City, Hawaii

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Where is Pearl City Located?

Pearl City is a city located in the Honolulu County of Hawaii, United States. Pearl City lies between 45.9266 Degrees North latitudes and 116.1224 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Pearl City city is 45295 people and the city has a total area of 9.11 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Pearl City, Hawaii Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CommunityPearl City
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
State CapitalHonolulu
US RegionWestern United States (Pacific Region)
Latitude21.3972° N
Longitude157.9733° W
ElevationApproximately 50 ft (15 m)
Land Area5.78 sq mi
Water Area0.15 sq mi
Total Area5.93 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)47,698
Population DensityApproximately 8,250 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes96782, 96701 (nearby areas)
Area Code808
Time Zone StandardHawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST, UTC−10)
Time Zone DaylightNo Daylight Saving Time observed
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code15-62550
Congressional DistrictHawaii's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Pearl City, Hawaii

CategoryDetails
Airport NameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA CodeHNL
PortHonolulu Harbor
Major HighwaysInterstate H-1, Kamehameha Highway, Moanalua Road
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak service; Skyline rail transit serves the Honolulu area
Local Bus/Transit ServiceTheBus (Honolulu public transit system)
  • Interstate H-1 – Main freeway connecting Pearl City with Honolulu, Aiea, Waipahu, and western Oahu communities.
  • Kamehameha Highway – Historic roadway providing access through central Oahu communities.
  • Moanalua Road – Major local route connecting Pearl City with Aiea and Honolulu.
  • Honolulu Skyline Rail – Modern elevated rail system serving parts of the Honolulu metropolitan area.

Top Places to Visit in Pearl City, Hawaii

Landmark NameType
Pearl HarborHistoric Landmark
Pearl Harbor National MemorialNational Memorial
USS Arizona MemorialHistoric Site
Waimalu Shopping CenterShopping Center
Pearl City PeninsulaWaterfront Area
Waiau District ParkCommunity Park
Pearl City Community CenterRecreation Facility
Manana Community ParkPublic Park
Aloha Stadium AreaSports and Event Area
Hālawa StreamNatural Attraction

Driving Distances from Pearl City, Hawaii to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HonoluluHawaii1120 minutes
AieaHawaii310 minutes
WaipahuHawaii510 minutes
MililaniHawaii815 minutes
KaneoheHawaii1835 minutes
HaleiwaHawaii2545 minutes
KailuaHawaii2545 minutes
LaieHawaii3555 minutes
North ShoreHawaii3050 minutes
Ko OlinaHawaii2035 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Pearl City, Hawaii

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Leeward Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, liberal arts, and career training programs
University of Hawaii at ManoaPublicUniversityResearch, ocean sciences, medicine, and Pacific studies
University of Hawaii–West OahuPublicUniversityBusiness, education, and professional studies
Chaminade University of HonoluluPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, and health sciences
Pearl City High School ComplexPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Pearl City, Hawaii

Pearl Harbor, East Loch, Middle Loch, West Loch, Halawa Stream, Waimalu Stream, Kalauao Stream, Moanalua Stream, Mamala Bay, Pacific Ocean

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Pearl City

Pearl City High School Stadium, Pearl City District Park Athletic Facilities, Aloha Stadium, Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Les Murakami Stadium, University of Hawaii Athletic Facilities

Pearl City, Hawaii — Key Historical Facts

  • Pearl City developed along the northern shore of Pearl Harbor and became an important residential community on the island of Oahu.
  • The area takes its name from Pearl Harbor, which was historically known for its pearl-producing oyster beds before becoming a major naval harbor.
  • Pearl City grew rapidly during the twentieth century as suburban development expanded around Honolulu and central Oahu.
  • The community is closely associated with Pearl Harbor's military history, including events surrounding the December 7, 1941 attack.
  • Today, Pearl City is a major residential area known for its convenient location, educational institutions, parks, shopping centers, and access to Honolulu and central Oahu.

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