How did Honolulu become the largest city in Hawaii?

It's the huge natural harbor, plain and simple. Honolulu Harbor was the most developed harbor in the western Pacific, including all of the west coast of North America, at the turn of the century (1900). read more

In 1850, Kamehameha III made Honolulu the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, largely because of the harbor. Foreign vessels full of marketable goods docking in the harbor conducting commerce contributed mightily to the wealth of the kingdom. read more

Honolulu (/ ˌ h ɒ n ə ˈ l uː l uː /; Hawaiian: ) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawai ʻ i. It is an unincorporated part of and the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu on the island of O ʻ ahu. The city is the main gateway to Hawai ʻ i and a major portal into the United States. read more

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. read more