Miscellaneous Information

Various Identification Codes ...

GNIS Codes ...

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) was created to address the problems caused by spelling and naming variations. The BGN will usually recognize an existing name or, when necessary, chose a new name for a geographic feature (such as a mountain, lake, river, stream, city, town, village, dam, bridge, etc).

The BGN names are kept in a database called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and it is the official Federal repository. The GNIS is operated and maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

A unique and permanent identifier has been assigned for each name in the GNIS database. These names and identifiers are definitive and it is intended that they are to be used by all departments of the Federal Government:

GNIS ID for Laupahoehoe: 361751

GNIS ID for Hawaii: 1779782

GPS Location - GNIS Coordinates ...

An important aspect of the GNIS code is that it assigns a GPS location (the latitude/longitude) to the geographic feature. This location is simply a point on the map and does not represent the size or shape of the feature. In the case of Laupahoehoe, it is a point within Laupahoehoe that might be a post office, the city hall or simply an intersection - the point should really be considered arbitrary and only indicating a general location.

For Laupahoehoe, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   20° 8' 36"   (or 20.14°)

Lon:   -155° 40' 5"   (or -155.67°)  

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Laupahoehoe is located in Region #4 (the West Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Laupahoehoe is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Laupahoehoe is located in Region IX (Region 9).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Laupahoehoe is located in Region IX (Region 9).

ZIP Codes ...

While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a community like Laupahoehoe, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Laupahoehoe. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code are defined by the needs of the USPS and can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.

The ZIP code for Laupahoehoe: 96764<1>

Referenced GNIS Records ...

GNIS ID #361748   (Name of Record: Laupāhoehoe)

Class: civil

A political division formed for administrative purposes (such as a borough, county, incorporated place, parish, town or township).

A 'civil' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'populated place' record. The information contained in the 'civil' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'populated place' classes.

County: Hawaii

Map Name: Keanakolu

Lat: 19.9463889       Lon: -155.2794444  

Elev: 917 ft.

GNIS ID #361749   (Name of Record: Laupāhoehoe)

Class: populated place

A place or area having clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent population (such as a city, settlement, town or village). The boundaries may or may not coincide with the perceived population.

A 'populated place' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'civil' record. The information contained in the 'populated place' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'civil' classes.

County: Hawaii

Map Name: Papaaloa

Lat: 19.9869444       Lon: -155.235  

Elev: 0 ft.

GNIS ID #361751   (Name of Record: Laupāhoehoe)

Class: civil

County: Hawaii

Map Name: Honokane

Lat: 20.1436111       Lon: -155.6683333  

Elev: 732 ft.

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 15/44150   (Place Name: Laupahoehoe)

County: Hawaii     (FIPS State/County: 15/001)

Class: U1

GSA Code: 6000

MRF Code: 284

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Laupahoehoe. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Hawaii: https://portal.ehawaii.gov/

The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)

The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

The official website of the U.S. Census Bureau

The official website of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)