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rain gauges are about 6 miles apart, this represents a difference of 25.99 inches, or about the average yearly rainfall of the state of Kansas. As a result, Papaya, Guava, Citrus and
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Waiakea-Uka is on the lower flanks of Mauna Loa, the area is known in for its rainfall; in August 2013, the Waiakea-Uka NWS rain gauge showed 83.96 inches of accumulated rain, while the Hilo International Airport rain gauge only registered 57.97 inches for the same length of time; though these two
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The topography of the entire area is quite varied; The main roads (Hoaka Road, 'Aina'ola Drive, Kawailani Street) are laid over the same active rift zones that created the region over the past 100 years. Further earthquake activity and land settling has created a spectacular view of the Hilo region,
89:. The Waiākea-Uka region is home to a million-dollar park and indoor gym. The area also highlights a variety of traditional stone/rock wall and palm grove cutting techniques; many homes have kept these walls up and a variety of linearly-cut coconut palm groves can be seen as home line designations.
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Waiākea-Uka marks the most mauka portion of human settlement in the Hilo district. Waiākea-Uka has many expensive houses, including a Swiss-style chateau. The area is home to many traditional agricultural
Hawaiian-style homes. As the area is mauka of Hilo Bay, there is no threat of
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Recently, there has been much growth in the agriculture of the area. Some cattle, goat and dairy farms are located in Waiākea-Uka, as well as a state forest reserve (Upper Waiākea Forest
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