Merksplas

Summary

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.

Merksplas
Flag of Merksplas
Coat of arms of Merksplas
Location of Merksplas
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Merksplas
Merksplas
Location in Belgium
Location of Merksplas in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°22′N 04°52′E / 51.367°N 4.867°E / 51.367; 4.867
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementTurnhout
Government
 • MayorFrank Wilrycx (LM)
 • Governing party/iesLM (Leefbaar Merksplas)
Area
 • Total44.61 km2 (17.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)[1]
 • Total8,588
 • Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Postal codes
2330
NIS code
13023
Area codes014, 03
Websitewww.merksplas.be

References edit

  1. ^ "Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2020". Statbel.
  2. ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12030D". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 10 May 2022.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Merksplas at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website - Available only in Dutch