what county is kapaa, hi, in?
Kapaa, Hawaii, in Kauai county, is 108 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town has a population of approximately 9,472. Kapaa History. Kapaa is a word from the local Kauia dialect which means 'the closing' or 'solid'. Kawai Nui is located in the north of the town Kapaa, which was popular for its burly mud fish. The fishes were attracted by the Makalei tree, which was brought by the ancients of Pali'uli.