Kauste is a village in Hiiumaa Parish, Hiiu County in northwestern Estonia.[1]
Kauste | |
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Village | |
  Kauste | |
| Coordinates: 59°02′N 22°36′E / 59.033°N 22.600°E | |
| Country |  Estonia |
| County | Hiiu County |
| Parish | Hiiumaa Parish |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
The village was first mentioned in 1565 (Kowstha). Historically, the village was part of Kõrgessaare Manor (German: Hohenholm).[2]
From 1977 to 1997, Kauste was part of the village of Malvaste.[2]