Merkem

Merkem
Deelgemeente

Coordinates: 50°57′18″N 2°51′02″E / 50.95500°N 2.85056°E / 50.95500; 2.85056
Country	Belgium
Province	West Flanders
Municipality	Houthulst
Area
• Total	26.42 km² (10.20 sq mi)
Population (2005)
• Total	2,245
• Density	85/km² (220/sq mi)
	Source: NIS
Postal 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

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

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