Lawai, Hawaii
Lawai: city in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America
About
Lawai is a city located in the county of Kauai in the U.S. state of Hawaii.
Quick Facts about Lawai
| Population | 2,363 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Hawaii (United States) |
| County | Kauai County |
| Postal code | 96765 |
| Phone Area Codes | 808 |
| Area | 10.75 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 21.9216,-159.5038 |
| Altitude | 554 feet / 169 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| Local time | 04:15:07 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 69℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Kauai County Hawaii Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lawai Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Lawai is located at 21°55'18"N 159°30'14"W (21.9215900, -159.5037600).
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Weather
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
8 mph ESE
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East southeast wind around 8 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Lawai zip code is 96765.
County name: Kauai, County
fips: 15007
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lawai, HI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141802 | Kauai Community College | Lihue (HI) | 96766-9500 |
Closest post offices linked to Lawai.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lawa Post Office | Lawai (HI) | 96765 |
Other cities in Kauai County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kauai County , HI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waimea | 11,687 | Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States |
| Kapa‘a | 10,699 | Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States |
| Lihue | 6,455 | Town in Hawaii, United States |
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| Puhi | 2,906 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Kīlauea | 2,803 | Human settlement in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Hanapēpē Heights | 2,692 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
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| ‘Ele‘ele | 2,390 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Wailua | 2,254 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Anahola | 2,223 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Koloa | 2,144 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
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Distance to Other Cities
Lawai distances to largest Hawaii cities