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Dear Readers:
Aloha and
welcome to July on Maui!!! An action packed summer month in paradise!!
I would like to wish you all a very safe and enjoyable Fourth of
July!! July 4th “Old
Fashioned 4th of July” Come down to Front Street for
a fabulous fireworks display – nothing like fireworks in Paradise!!
July 4th – 5th “47th Annual
Makawao Parade & Rodeo” The largest rodeo of the year in
Hawaii. July 5th “Floating Lantern Ceremony”
Obon dance to follow lantern ceremony honoring the souls of the
departed – Japanese tradition; July 10th – 13th
“Kapalua Wine & Food Festival” Andrea Immer, Master
Sommelier hosts the 22nd annual festival, Hawaii’s
premier celebration of wine, food and the good life; July 25th
– 26th “10th Annual Hawaii International
Jazz Festival” The premier jazz festival will be held at the
Wailea Marriott.
The
real estate market continues to be brisk on Maui. For properties that
are “priced right” the activity level is very strong, especially
in the upcountry area. Make sure you contact one of our great
advertising Realtors® to
get the most up-to-date information and professional service.
This
month’s reader question comes via the web regarding the “Land Mass
of Hawaii.” Thank you for the question. Following please find the
answer….and due keep those questions coming!
Land
and Water Areas in Hawaii
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Square
Miles
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County or
Island
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Total
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Land
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Inland
Water
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Counties
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Hawaii
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4,035.2
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4,34.20
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1.0
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Maui
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1,171.0
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1,161.60
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9.4
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Kalawao
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14.3
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13.3
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1.0
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Honolulu
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620.5
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596.3
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24.2
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Kauai
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629.8
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619.8
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10.0
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Islands
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Hawaii
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4,035.2
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4,034.2
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1.0
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Maui
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734.5
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728.6
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5.9
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Kahoolawe
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45.9
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45.0
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0.9
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Lanai
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141.2
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140.4
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0.8
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Molokai
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263.7
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260.9
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2.8
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Oahu
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617.6
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593.6
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24.0
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Kauai
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558.2
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549.4
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8.8
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Niihau
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71.1
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70.0
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1.1
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Kaula
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0.4
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0.4
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N/A
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*Source:
Hawaii State Department of Planning & Economic Development
As always…Thank
you for taking time out of your busy schedules to read our magazine
and or stopping by our web site (www.maui-style.com).
Your continued participation and support of our publication, in
all forms, is essential to
our success.
For over 18
years we have tried to distinguish our magazine from other “cookie
cutter publications” in providing you articles on culture, history
and all aspects of what makes Maui a magical and special place. This
coupled with current statistical data, a pretty neat website, great
cover photos and the BEST advertisers around I think accomplishes
this. We constantly strive to make your participation a memorable
experience. If you have specific real estate questions on any of the
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out the reply card or call our advertisers direct.
Don’t forget about our “Design Focus” section– you’ll
obtain GREAT ideas for your new or existing property! If you contact
any of our great advertisers let them know you saw their ad in “Real
Estate Maui Style”, the Unique Maui real estate
magazine. See
you in August!!
Sincerely,
Leil Koch
President
Real Estate Maui Style
info@maui-style.com
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