Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii and seat of Honolulu County, situated on the southern coast of Oahu Island. The urban area of Honolulu is governed as part of Honolulu County, which encompasses the island of Oahu plus some outlying islets. This article discusses what the United States Bureau of the Census has delineated as the "census designated place" of Honolulu. The community is located on a narrow plain extending east to west from Makapuu Point to Pearl Harbor and from the Pacific inland to the Koolau Mountains. It covers a land area of 214.5 sq km (82.8 sq mi). Two well-known extinct volcanic craters, Diamond Head and the Punchbowl, are in Honolulu, which is certainly recognized for its magnificent setting and pleasant climate. The name Honolulu hails from a Hawaiian term meaning "sheltered harbor." The planet's famous Waikiki beach attracts many thousands of holidaymakers annually.
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