Merkem

Deelgemeente in West Flanders, Belgium
50°57′18″N 2°51′02″E / 50.95500°N 2.85056°E / 50.95500; 2.85056CountryBelgiumProvince West FlandersMunicipalityHouthulstArea
 • Total26.42 km2 (10.20 sq mi)Population
 (2005)
 • Total2,245 • Density85/km2 (220/sq mi) Source: NISPostal code
8650

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

Church of Saint Bavo

Notable people

  • François Mabilla (1898-1918) died during the Battle of Merkem during the First World War.

External links

  • Merkem @ City Review
  • Dutch website of Merkem

50°57′N 2°51′E / 50.950°N 2.850°E / 50.950; 2.850

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