Kuivastu

Kuivastu
Village
Kuivastu Harbour
Kuivastu Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°34′41″N 23°22′22″E / 58.57806°N 23.37278°E / 58.57806; 23.37278Coordinates: 58°34′41″N 23°22′22″E / 58.57806°N 23.37278°E / 58.57806; 23.37278
Country	Estonia
County	Saare County
Municipality	Muhu Parish
Population (01.01.2000)
• Total	73

Kuivastu is a village on the eastern coast of the Estonian island Muhu. Kuivastu Harbour is the primary gateway to the biggest Estonian island Saaremaa (Muhu and Saaremaa are distinct islands, but are connected by a causeway Väinatamm). The corresponding harbour on the continental side is situated in Virtsu. Kuivastu administratively belongs to Muhu Parish of Saare County. In 2000, the village had a population of 73.

Kuivastu was the location of Kuivastu Manor (Kuiwast).

Poet, translator, linguist and folklorist Villem Grünthal-Ridala (1885–1942) was born at Kuivastu tavern.

Kuivastu Harbour