Kuitaart
Village in Zeeland, Netherlands
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Kuitaart is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Hulst, and lies about 24 km southwest of Bergen op Zoom.
Kuitaart | |
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Village | |
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| Coordinates: 51°20′23″N 4°2′3″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Zeeland |
| Municipality | Hulst |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.59 km2 (2.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 225 |
| • Density | 40.3/km2 (104/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4584[1] |
| Dialing code | 0114 |
The village was first mentioned in 1469 as up Coytaerde. The etymology is unknown.[3]
The grist mill Vogelzicht was built in 1865. In 1904, an engine was installed in the mill. The wind mill was restored in 2004.[4]
Kuitaart was home to 197 people in 1840. The village used to be part of the municipality of Hontenisse. In 2002, it became part of the municipality of Hulst.[4]