A representation of Kawhi Leonard's hand, which measures 11.25 inches from thumb to pinkie and is 9.75 inches long. Credit Sam Manchester/The New York Times.
After Statehood was declared in 1959, Honolulu became the state capitol. Oahuâs largest city, Honolulu (âprotected bayâ in Hawaiian), is also the largest city in Hawaii, the county seat, the state capitol, and the center of business and industry in the Islands. Honolulu is also the only U.S. city to be founded by royalty, and hosts the only royal residence on U.S. soil (Ê»Iolani Palace)
The largest city in Hawaii is Honolulu, with a population of 390,738 as recorded in the 2010 census. The combined population of the city and county was 953,207. Honolulu, also the state capital, is on the island of Oahu and serves as an international business hub and major tourist destination. Continue Reading.