HULST, a city of the Netherlands, in the province of Friesland and circle of Goes. It is strongly fortified, and, by means of a canal, is connected with Helle-Gat, which is joined to the West Scheldt at Ghent. It contains 400 houses, and (in 1830) 2124 inhabitants. Long. 4. 36. 25. E. Lat. 51. 16. 54. N.