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Hilo ( /ˈhiːloʊ/) is the largest census-designated place (CDP) and the largest settlement on the Island of Hawaiʻi, also known as the County of Hawaiʻi. The population was 40,759 at the 2000 census. The population increased by 6.1% to 43,263 at the 2010 census.
Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawaiʻi and is located in the District of South Hilo. The town overlooks Hilo Bay, situated upon two shield volcanoes; Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano upon which are sited some of the world's most important ground-based astronomical observatories.
Hilo is home to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaiʻi, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration of ancient and modern hula which takes place annually after Easter. Hilo is also home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, one of the world's leading producers of macadamia nuts. It is served by Hilo International Airport, located inside the CDP.
Although archaeological evidence is scant, oral history has many references to people living in Hilo, along the Wailuku and Wailoa Rivers during the time of ancient Hawaii.
Hilo
La.la, ra, ra.la, ra, ra.
Sa panaginip lang ako nakakatulogLa.
la, ra, ra.la, ra, ra.
Sa kaiisip ko sa'yo,
nalimutan ko nang mabuhay
at untiang namamatay
Paikot-ikot-ikot-ikot-ikot-ikot-ikot-ikot
Hmm, wo-oh! Hilo sa panalangin kong yakapin mo ako
Sabog sa panalangin kong hagkan mo lang ako
Mga panaginip ko'y iyong mga bangungot
Pinapag-isip mo pa ako ng kung ano-anong bagay
Na hindi ko mahintay
Paikot-ikot-ikot-ikot-ikot-ikot-ikot-ikot