Welcome to Pepeekeo ...
Pepeekeo is located on the island of Hawaii.
The location of Pepeekeo has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Pepeekeo, you might consider that their post office opened in 1900.
Pepeekeo is 560 feet [171 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Pepeekeo lies in the Hawaiian/Aleutian Standard Time Zone (HST) and does not observe daylight saving time
The area code for Pepeekeo: (808)
The ZIP code for Pepeekeo: 96783<3>
Communities near Pepeekeo ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pepeekeo.
- Paukaa
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paukaa
- Hakalau
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hakalau have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hakalau
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hakalau <4>
- Wainaku
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wainaku
- Hilo
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilo
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hilo <4>
- Ninole
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ninole have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninole
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ninole <4>
- Papaaloa
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Papaaloa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Papaaloa
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Papaaloa <4>
- Keaau
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keaau have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keaau
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keaau <4>
- Kukui Village
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kukui Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kukui Village
- Kurtistown
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kurtistown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kurtistown
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kurtistown <4>
- Niu Village
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Niu Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niu Village
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Pepeekeo. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pepeekeo.
We have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pepeekeo. See our Newspapers Page for Pepeekeo.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pepeekeo ...
Looking for more information about Pepeekeo? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Pepeekeo, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Pepeekeo.
Adding Pepeekeo to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Pepeekeo in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Pepeekeo was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<5>
From that list, the Pepeekeo post office opened in 1900.
We also found Pepeekeo on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Hawaii (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Pepeekeo.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pepeekeo. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Hawaii: https://portal.ehawaii.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pepeekeo - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Pepeekeo). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pepeekeo or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |