| Merkem | |
|---|---|
|  | |
| Coordinates: 50°57′18″N 2°51′02″E / 50.95500°N 2.85056°E | |
| Country | Belgium | 
| Province |  West Flanders | 
| Municipality | Houthulst | 
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.42 km2 (10.20 sq mi) | 
| Population  (2005) | |
| • Total | 2,245 | 
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) | 
| Source: NIS | |
| Postal code | 8650 | 
Merkem is a town in the Belgian province West Flanders. It is a part (deelgemeente) of the municipality of Houthulst.

Church of Saint Bavo
Notable people
- François Mabilla (1898-1918) died during the Battle of Merkem during the First World War.
External links
50°57′N 2°51′E / 50.950°N 2.850°E

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