Merksplas

Merksplas (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛrksplɑs]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Merksplas proper. On January 1, 2016, Merksplas had a total population of 8,642. The total area is 44.56 km² which gives a population density of 194 inhabitants per km².

Merksplas
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Merksplas
Location in Belgium
Location of Merksplas in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°22′N 04°52′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementTurnhout
Government
  MayorFrank Wilrycx (Leefbaar Merksplas)
  Governing party/iesLeefbaar Merksplas
Area
  Total44.56 km2 (17.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
  Total8,619
  Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Postal codes
2330
Area codes014, 03
Websitewww.merksplas.be

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