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Geographic and Topographic Data: <br />Downtown Hilo is located at latitude 19 degrees north and longitude 155 degrees west. The <br />greater Hilo area covers an area of 54.29 square miles with a population density of 750.8 <br />persons per square mile. Census tract 203 (Downtown Hilo — Pu'ueo) which comprises the <br />study area relevant to this project scope, covers an area of 1.27 square miles with a population <br />density of 2981.8 persons per square mile. Downtown Hilo is located on the eastern slope of <br />Mauna Loa on the edge of Hilo Bay (see map below). Elevation ranges from sea level to 600 <br />feet on the urban fringe. <br />Mauna Loa reaches 13, 679 ft above sea level while Mauna Kea, measured from its submarine <br />base to the peak at 13, 769 ft above sea level, forms the tallest mountain on Earth. The sharp <br />rise in altitude provides a rare opportunity to quickly traverse a microcosm of global climate <br />variations; from lush tropical rainforest to desert steppes and snow - capped mountains. <br />Located on the windward side of the island, breezy trade -winds from the northeast contribute <br />to Downtown Hilo's unique climate characteristics. The average temperature is approximately <br />73 degrees Fahrenheit. Plentiful rain nurtures the abundant rainforest and provides the <br />opportunity for diverse economic and recreational activities. <br />EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025 1 SDAT Application 2009 <br />