Maunaloa, Hawaii

Maunaloa (Hawaiian pronunciation: [mɐwnəˈlowə]) or Mauna Loa[2] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States, in the western part of the island of Molokai.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2), all of it land.

The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.7% White, 0.3% African American, 18.7% Asian, 34.4% Pacific Islander, and 30.9% from two or more races.

Molokai Ranch previously operated a small 22-room hotel, gas station, golf club and cattle-rearing business centered on the town.

In April 2008 the company closed all of these businesses, stating that operations could not continue due to opposition from the community regarding its development plans for the island.

Map of Hawaii highlighting Maui County