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Merkem
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Merkem is a town in the Belgian province West Flanders. It is a part (deelgemeente) of the municipality of Houthulst.

Key facts

Settlement.name
Merkem
Settlement.settlement_type
Deelgemeente
Settlement.image_map
MerkemLocation.svg
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
Belgium
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1
West Flanders
Settlement.subdivision_type2
Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Houthulst
Settlement.area_total_km2
26.42
Settlement.population_note
Source: NIS
Settlement.population_as_of
2005
Settlement.population_total
2245
Settlement.population_density_km2
85
Settlement.postal_code_type
Postal code
Settlement.postal_code
8650
Settlement.area_code_type
Area code

via Wikipedia infobox

Wikidata facts

Country
Belgium
Located in
Houthulst
Area
26.42
Elevation
6
Image
Merkem - Sint-Bavokerk 1.jpg
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Commons category
Merkem
postal code
8650
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Encyclopedic overview

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Merkem is a town in the Belgian province West Flanders. It is a part (deelgemeente) of the municipality of Houthulst.

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