At the same time, Honolulu became the islands' center of commerce, with descendants of American missionaries establishing major businesses downtown. Andrew's Cathedral, ʻIolani Palace, and Aliʻiōlani Hale. He and the kings who followed him transformed Honolulu into a modern capital, erecting buildings such as St. In 1850, Kamehameha III moved the permanent capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom from Lahaina on Maui to Honolulu. The settlement grew from a handful of homes to a city in the early 19th century after Kamehameha I chose it as a replacement for his residence at Waikiki in 1810. More foreign ships followed, making the port of Honolulu a focal point for merchant ships traveling between North America and Asia. In November 1794, Captain William Brown of Great Britain was the first foreigner to sail into what is now Honolulu Harbor.
The capital was moved back to Kailua-Kona in 1812.
His court relocated in 1809 to what is now downtown Honolulu. After Kamehameha I conquered Oʻahu in the Battle of Nuʻuanu at Nuʻuanu Pali, he moved his royal court from the Island of Hawaiʻi to Waikīkī in 1804. These indicate that there was a settlement where Honolulu now stands in the 11th century. History Įvidence of the first settlement of Honolulu by the original Polynesian migrants to the archipelago comes from oral histories and artifacts. With over 2.7 million visitors as of 2019, Honolulu is the seventh-most visited city in the United States after New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. Honolulu's favorable tropical climate, rich natural scenery, and extensive beaches make it a popular global destination for tourists. With over 300,000 residents, Honolulu is the most populous Oceanian city outside Australasia. The Urban Honolulu Metropolitan Statistical Area had 1,016,508 residents in 2020. Census, the population of Honolulu was 350,964, while that of the urban Honolulu census-designated place (CDP) was 802,459. Census Bureau recognizes the approximate area commonly referred to as the "City of Honolulu" as a census county division (CCD). Hawaii is the only state with no incorporated places below the county level. Navy base, hosting the United States Pacific Fleet, the world's largest naval command. into World War II the harbor remains a major U.S. The city gained worldwide recognition following the Empire of Japan's attack on nearby Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which prompted the entry of the U.S. Honolulu has been the capital of the Hawaiian Islands since 1845, first of the independent Hawaiian Kingdom, and after 1898 of the U.S. The city's desirability as a port accounts for its historical growth and importance in the Hawaiian archipelago and the broader Pacific region. Honolulu means "sheltered harbor" or "calm port" in Hawaiian its old name, Kou, roughly encompasses the area from Nuʻuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street, which is the heart of the present downtown district. The city is characterized by a mix of various Asian, Western, and Pacific cultures, reflected in its diverse demography, cuisine, and traditions. It is also a major hub for business, finance, hospitality, and military defense in both the state and Oceania. Honolulu is Hawaii's main gateway to the world.
It is the unincorporated county seat of the consolidated City and County of Honolulu, situated along the southeast coast of the island of Oʻahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major U.S. state of Hawaii, which is in the Pacific Ocean. Honolulu ( / ˌ h ɒ n ə ˈ l uː l uː/ Hawaiian: ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S.
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