Merkem

{{Infobox settlement

| name = Merkem

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| settlement_type = Deelgemeente

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| image_map = MerkemLocation.svg

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| subdivision_type = Country

| subdivision_name = Belgium

| subdivision_type1 = Province

| subdivision_name1 = {{Belgian province WVLA}}

| subdivision_type2 = Municipality

| subdivision_name2 = Houthulst

| coordinates = {{coord|50|57|18|N|2|51|02|E|type:city_region:BE|display=inline}}

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| area_total_km2 = 26.42

| population_note = Source: NIS

| population_as_of = 2005

| population_total = 2245

| population_density_km2 = 85

| postal_code_type = Postal code

| postal_code = 8650

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Merkem is a town in the Belgian province West Flanders. It is a part (deelgemeente) of the municipality of Houthulst.

Image:Merkem - Sint-Bavokerk 1.jpg

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