Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo is a coastal city in the State of Hawaii, and is the largest municipal area on the island of Hawai‘i. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 40,759.

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Hawaii - Hawai‘i - 2000

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Hilo is the county seat of Hawai‘i County, Hawai‘i, and is situated in the South Hilo District. The city overlooks Hilo Bay, and is near two mountains, Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, upon which several astronomical observatories are placed.

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County seat - Hawai‘i County, Hawai‘i - South Hilo - Hilo Bay - Mauna Loa - Mauna Kea - Observatories

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The city is home to the University of Hawaii at Hilo, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration of ancient and modern hula, which takes place each year in the week following Easter.

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University of Hawaii at Hilo - Merrie Monarch Festival - Hula

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