Wainiha is a community section in the
Hanalei district of northern
Kauai
Kauai, () anglicized as Kauai ( ), is geologically the second-oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands (after Niʻihau). With an area of 562.3 square miles (1,456.4 km2), it is the fourth-largest of these islands and the 21st largest islan ...
. With a total population of 419 people as of 2020 census.
Geography
This land section is on the northern coast of
Kauai
Kauai, () anglicized as Kauai ( ), is geologically the second-oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands (after Niʻihau). With an area of 562.3 square miles (1,456.4 km2), it is the fourth-largest of these islands and the 21st largest islan ...
and includes a bay and canal. The terrain is varied and also includes a cliff (''pali''), river, and valley. Wainiha is 25.49 square miles. The
Lumaha'i River enters the sea just to the east at
Lumahai Beach.
Community demographics
According to the
2010 census, Wainiha is home to 318 people. The population density is 14 people per square mile. The median household income is $53,097.
Etymology
The name is
Hawaiian and literally translates to "unfriendly water", probably referring to the coastline's treacherous currents.
[Pukui, Mary Kawena. ''Place Names of Hawaii''. University of Hawaii Press. .]
References
Unincorporated communities in Kauai County, Hawaii
Unincorporated communities in Hawaii
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