Hartlip is a small village and civil parish in Kent, with a population of around 746 as of 2011. The area offers a rural setting within the borough of Swale, close to the larger town of Sittingbourne.
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Hartlip is a village and civil parish in the borough of Swale, Kent, England. Parish estimated population in 1991 was 680, and in 2011, 746. In 2001 there. The locality falls within the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency, which has been represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since the 2024 general election by Kevin McKenna, a Labour politician and qualified nurse. The village’s modest population suggests a close‑knit community, and its designation as a civil parish indicates local governance structures. Being part of the Swale borough places Hartlip within the broader administrative area of Kent, providing access to regional services and infrastructure. Residents benefit from the village’s rural character while remaining within reach of the larger town of Sittingbourne for additional amenities and transport links.