The Kaukonahua Stream[1] or Kaukonahua River is a 9.9-mile-long (15.9 km)[2] river on the island of Oʻahu which is one of the Hawaiian Islands. Including its longer South Fork, the stream's total length is 28.0 miles (45.1 km).[2] It flows down in a generally northwest direction, from 21°30′7″N 157°54′13″W into the Pacific Ocean. The North and South forks meet at coordinates 21°29′44″N 158°5′50″W.[1] It is the longest river of the whole island group. It empties into Kaiʻaka Bay near Waialua, Hawaii.
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Kaukonahua River Kaukonahua Stream | |
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Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Hawaii |
Region | Oahu |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Oahu, Hawaii |
• coordinates | 21.4970382°N 158.0488229°W / 21.4970382; -158.0488229 |
Mouth | |
• location | Kaiʻaka Bay, Pacific Ocean |
• coordinates | 21°34′47″N 158°7′10″W |
• elevation | Sea level |
Length | ~ 53 km (33 mi) |
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