Size: Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands with a land area of 729 square miles. It is 48 miles long and 26 miles across at its widest point.

Population: 117,644.

Ethnic mix: 36% Caucasian, 23% Japanese, followed by Hawaiian, Chinese and Filipino.

Biggest Towns:
1. Kahului
2. Wailuku
3. Lahaina

Major Industries:
1. Tourism
2. Sugar
3. Pineapple
4. Cattle
5. Diversified Agriculture

Average Temperature: 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Miles of Shoreline: 120 linear miles.

Number of Beaches: 81 accessible beaches. 39 have public facilities. Sands may be white, gold, black, salt and pepper, green or garnet, due to ancient volcanic activity.

Principal Resort Areas: In West Maui the principal resort areas are Ka'anapali and Kapalua; South Maui's prime resorts are Makena and Wailea. Hana, Kihei, Ma'alaea, Napili, Honokowai and Upcountry are also visitor destinations.

Highest Peak: Haleakala Volcano (dormant), 10,023 feet. The summit depression is 21 miles across, and 4,000 feet deep, large enough to hold the island of Manhattan.

Number of Hotels: Approximately 61, with 10,664 rooms.
Number of Vacation Condominiums: Approximately 103, with 7,343 units.
Number of Bed And Breakfast Inns: 40

Number of Visitors Annually: Approximately 2.2 million visitors visit Maui each year.

Number of Whales Annually: Approximately 3,000 whales winter in Maui waters. There are only 7,000-8000 humpback whales surviving today. An adult whale is 45 feet long and weighs 40 tons. Baby whales born in Maui waters weigh a mere 2,000 pounds.

Most Popular Visitor Attractions: The attractions and places consistently drawing the most visitors are Haleakala National Park, Lahaina Town, `Iao Valley State Park, Hawaii Nature Center, Hana and the Maui Ocean Center. (more state parks)

Parks: There are 10 state parks, 94 county parks and community centers and one national park, Haleakala National Park.

Golf Courses: Maui has sixteen golf courses.

Airports: The main airport is in Kahului at the center of Maui. There is also a smaller airport in Kapalua (West Maui), and a commuter airport in Hana. All major airlines offer direct service from the U.S. and Canada to Maui.