HiloAdministratively, the island is coextensive with Hawaii County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 200,629. The county seat and largest town is Hilo.
What is the oldest town on the Big Island?
HiloThe county seat of the Big Island, Hilo is the oldest city in the Hawaiian island chain. This historic town has a lively music, arts, and food scene, plus stunning natural beauty with it's waterfalls and beaches.
Is Kona a town on the Big Island?
Kailua-Kona: the sunny outdoors capital of the Big IslandThe western coast of the Big Island is dominated by the North and South Kona district, and Kailua-Kona is the lively center of both. This historic seaside town sits in the center of both districts, a few miles south of the Kona International Airport (KOA).
What is the biggest town on the Big Island of Hawaii?
What are the two big cities on the Big Island?
Aside from the cultural differences between the two major cities, Kailua-Kona and Hilo, both sides of the island have their own must see attractions for a memorable vacation and you won't have the full experience unless you venture to both.
Who owns Big Island?
The State of HawaiiThe State of Hawaii owns land on every island, including 127.1 acres on Niihau and over 1 million acres on Hawaii Island (the Big Island).
Is it expensive to live in Big island Hawaii?
Life is expensive in Hawaii, no matter which island you call home. However, if you choose the Big Island, you'll find that life is a little less expensive than on Oahu, Maui, or Kauai. Data from Sperling's Best Places puts the overall cost of living index for the Big Island at 131.9.