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Hilo

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Census-designated place in United States

Hilo is the largest settlement in and the county seat of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States, which encompasses the Island of Hawaiʻi, and is a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 44,186 according to the 2020 census. It is the fourth-largest settlement in the state of Hawaiʻi, the largest settlement in the state outside of Oahu, and the largest settlement in the state outside of the Greater Honolulu Area.

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Population
44,186
Coordinates
19.730, -155.091
Timezone
Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation
18 m

Overview of Hilo

Hilo sits in Hawaii, United States and reads as a compact town. The headcount is close to 44,186. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights nature, culture and water sports above everything else.

Things to do in Hilo

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Nature in Hilo

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Our data lists Islands, Nature, Valleys and Volcanoes as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hilo.

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Culture in Hilo

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On the culture side, Hilo offers Docks. It is a direct read of Hilo's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.

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Water Sports in Hilo

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Water Sports lovers get Snorkeling. It is a direct read of Hilo's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.

Snorkeling

Best time to visit Hilo

Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.

Getting there & around

Access Hilo through a larger town in Hawaii; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Pacific/Honolulu.

Similar destinations

Places near Hilo that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hilo known for?
Hilo is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Hawaii, United States with around 44,186 inhabitants.
What can you do in Hilo?
You can plan around Islands, Nature, Valleys, Volcanoes and Docks in Hilo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
When is the best time to visit Hilo?
Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Where is Hilo located?
Administratively, Hilo sits in Hawaii, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.

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