Merksplas
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Merksplas  | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 51°22′N 04°52′E / 51.367°N 4.867°E | |
| Country | Belgium | 
| Community | Flemish Community | 
| Region | Flemish Region | 
| Province | Antwerp | 
| Arrondissement | Turnhout | 
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Frank Wilrycx | 
| • Governing party/ies | LM (Leefbaar Merksplas) | 
| Area | |
 • Total  | 44.6 km2 (17.2 sq mi) | 
| Population  (2020-01-01)[1]  | |
 • Total  | 8,588 | 
| • Density | 193/km2 (499/sq mi) | 
| Postal codes | 2330  | 
| NIS code | 13023  | 
| Area codes | 014, 03 | 
| Website | www.merksplas.be | 
Merksplas (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛr(ə)ksplɑs]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Merksplas proper. In 2021, Merksplas had a total population of 8,616.[2] The total area is 44.56 km2.
References
[edit]- ^ "Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2020". Statbel.
 - ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12030D". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
 
External links
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 Media related to Merksplas at Wikimedia Commons- Official website - Available only in Dutch
 
