The area was named after the dominating geological feature Kohala Mountain,[2] the oldest of Hawaiʻi Island's five major volcanic mountains. The current districts cover the north and western sides of the mountain. It was one of the five ancient divisions of the island called moku.[3]
The natural habitats in Kohala range across a wide rainfall gradient in a very short distance - from less than 5 inches (130 mm) a year on the coast near Kawaihae to more than 150 inches (3,800 mm) year near the summit of Kohala Mountain, a distance of just 11 miles (18 km). Near the coast are remnants of dry forests, and near the summit is a cloud forest, a type of rainforest that obtains some of its moisture from "cloud drip" in addition to precipitation.
This precipitation allowed the northeast coast to be developed into sugarcane plantations, including one founded by Rev. Elias Bond used to fund his church and girls' seminary.
(source: wikipedia)
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The natural habitats in Kohala range across a wide rainfall gradient in a very short distance - from less than 5 inches (130 mm) a year on the coast near Kawaihae to more than 150 inches (3,800 mm) year near the summit of Kohala Mountain, a distance of just 11 miles (18 km). Near the coast are remnants of dry forests, and near the summit is a cloud forest, a type of rainforest that obtains some of its moisture from "cloud drip" in addition to precipitation.
This precipitation allowed the northeast coast to be developed into sugarcane plantations, including one founded by Rev. Elias Bond used to fund his church and girls' seminary.
(source: wikipedia)
Stacy has sold properties on Oahu, Maui, Molokai and Hawaii Island. Today, think of her as your guide to island living. She’ll find the perfect getaway, vacation condo, farm acreage, or oceanfront property. Ask her about “going green” in Hawaii. There is a lot to know.
Waimea (aka Kamuela)
Balance your life effortlessly between the breezy simplicity of ocean side living and the rustic pastures of Waimea.
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