Kahoʻolawe anglicized as Kahoolawe is the smallest of the eight main volcanic islands in the Hawaiian Islands. Kahoʻolawe is located about seven miles southwest of Maui and also southeast of Lānaʻi, and it is 11 mi long by 6.0 mi wide, with a total land area of 44.97 sq mi.

What is the meaning of Kahoolawe?

Kahoolawe in American English

(kɑˌhoʊoʊˈlɑweɪ ; kɑˌhoʊoʊˈlɑveɪ ) one of the Hawaiian Islands, southwest of Maui: 45 sq mi (117 sq km) Word origin. Haw Ka-ho'olawe, lit., the carrying away (by currents)

Did Hawaiians live on Kahoolawe?

The island of Kahoolawe is 11 miles long, and only 45 square miles in total. In the past, Kahoolawe island was inhabited by a small number of native Hawaiians, but was never densely populated, likely because of the lack of fresh water. During World War II, Kahoolawe became a bombing range for the U.S. Military.