Merelbeke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmeːrəlbeːkə]) is a municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the villages of Bottelare, Lemberge [nl], Melsen, Merelbeke proper, Munte [nl] and Schelderode [nl]. In 2021, Merelbeke had a total population of 24,779. The total area is 36.65 km².[2]
Merelbeke | |
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Municipality | |
Church of Schelderode (2009) | |
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![]() ![]() Merelbeke Location in Belgium
Location of Merelbeke in East Flanders ![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°00′N 03°45′E | |
Country | Belgium |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | East Flanders |
Arrondissement | Ghent |
Government | |
• Mayor | Filip Thienpont [nl] (CD&V) |
• Governing party/ies | CD&V, VLD, SP.A |
Area | |
• Total | 36.65 km2 (14.15 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 24,634 |
• Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 9820 |
Area codes | 09 |
Website | www.merelbeke.be |
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Aalst |
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Dendermonde |
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Eeklo |
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Ghent |
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Oudenaarde | ||
Sint-Niklaas |
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