Honolulu is one of the places of the state of Hawaii, which is one of the states of the United States of America. Honolulu has the status of being both the capital of Hawaii, as well as the census designated place, or CDP with the highest population. The common designation of Honolulu is the whole of the island of Oahu, but it is also used to refer to the city of Honolulu itself which is positioned along the southern shore of the island of Oahu as well as of the City and County of Honolulu. The name Honolulu means place of shelter, or sheltered bay in the Hawaiian language. According to figures collected in the year 2000, the population of Honolulu was more than three hundred and seventy one thousand people. To get more information on Real Estate in Hawaii visit American Dream Realty, or try searching Hawaii Real Estate today.