Merchtem
Merchtem (pronounced [ˈmɛrxtɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the villages of Brussegem and Hamme, the hamlets of Ossel and Peizegem, and Merchtem proper. On July 9, 2009, Merchtem had a total population of 15,298. The total area is 36.72 km² which gives a population density of 416 inhabitants per km².
Merchtem | |
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Location of Merchtem | |
Merchtem Location in Belgium
Location of Merchtem in Flemish Brabant | |
| Coordinates: 50°58′N 04°14′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Flemish Brabant |
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maarten Mast (Lijst1785) |
| • Governing party/ies | Lijst1785, CD&V PLUS |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.9 km2 (14.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 16,294 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 1785 |
| NIS code | 23052 |
| Area codes | 052, 02 |
| Website | www.merchtem.be |
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