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  1. Apr 2, 2024 · HONOLULU (KHON2) – Could the Big Island be getting a new official name? The State of Hawaii’s Board on Geographic Names listed on its agenda for Tuesday, April 2 that it will be “revisiting ...

  2. HONOLULU (KHON) — It appears Hawaii’s Big Island may be getting a new official name. The State of Hawaii’s Board on Geographic Names listed on its agenda for Tuesday that it will be...

    • Hawaii (4,028.0 sq mi)[SEE MAP] Often referred to as the “Big Island,” Hawaii is not just the largest island in the archipelago, but it’s also the largest island in the entire United States.
    • Maui (727.2 sq mi)[SEE MAP] Maui may be Hawaii’s second-largest island, but it’s the single largest island in Maui County, which is also comprised of Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe.
    • Oahu (596.7 sq mi)[SEE MAP] Two-thirds of Hawaii’s population resides on Oahu, making it the most populated island (even though it’s only the third-largest in size).
    • Kauai (552.3 sq mi)[SEE MAP] Commonly known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is Hawaii’s lushest and most tropical island. It also happens to be the oldest Hawaiian Island, dating back 5.1 million years.
  3. Apr 2, 2024 · HONOLULU (KHON) — It appears Hawaiis Big Island may be getting a new official name. The State of Hawaii’s Board on Geographic Names listed on its agenda for Tuesday, April 2, that it will...

  4. Good question! The answer is fairly straightforward. We call it the Big Island of Hawaii, or just the Big Island, because it’s the biggest island! Since it’s officially the Island of Hawaii, and the state is Hawaii, plus the islands are also known as the Hawaiian Islands; it can be confusing. Therefore it’s colloquially known as the Big ...

  5. Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, the largest and most majestic island in Hawaii is officially known as “Hawaii.” Yes, you read that right—the same name as the entire state. To avoid confusion, the Big Island is often referred to as “Hawaii Island” to distinguish it from the state’s name, and it is its own county, Hawaii ...

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  7. HONOLULU — It appears Hawaiis Big Island may be getting a new official name. The State of Hawaii’s Board on Geographic Names listed on its agenda for Tuesday, April 2, that it will be ...

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