Welcome to Laupahoehoe. Before you start exploring, it’s always handy to know a few facts about the area. So open up your map, pick up a pen and listen up.It sits 4,722 miles to the west of Washington, the buzzing national capital.If you want to make some new friends while you’re touring this part of Hawaii Island, you shouldn’t have too many issues. Approximately 580 people call this place home.