A. Demography

• Population size: 836,231
• Population density (no./sq. km): 538
• Population growth (1980-1990): +9.7%
• Percent urban population: 33%

B. Geography

• Island area (sq. km): 1554
• Shoreline length (km): 180

C. Coral reefs

• Estimated percent reef: 75%
• Reef area (sq. km): 504
• Reef types: barrier, fringing, non-structured communities
• Protected areas:
  • Marine life conservation districts: Hanauma Bay, Pupukea, Waikiki
  • Fisheries management areas: Coconut Island, Waikiki-Diamond Head
  • Total area (ha): 81.7
  • Percent of protected reef area: 0.2%

Information sources:

1. State of Hawai'i Data Book
2. State of Hawai'i Data Book
3. Hunter, 1995; UNEP/IUCN, 1988

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