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
Village
Village view
Village view
Kuitaart is located in Zeeland
Kuitaart
Kuitaart
Location in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands
Kuitaart is located in Netherlands
Kuitaart
Kuitaart
Kuitaart (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 51°20′23″N 4°2′3″E / 51.33972°N 4.03417°E / 51.33972; 4.03417
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceZeeland
MunicipalityHulst
Area
 • Total
5.59 km2 (2.16 sq mi)
Elevation0.4 m (1.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
225
 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4584[1]
Dialing code0114

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]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 4584LG". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Kuitaart - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Kuitaart". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 April 2022.