Merkem
Merkem is a town in the Belgian province West Flanders. It is a part of the municipality of Houthulst.
- Village with 2,250 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 6 metres (20 feet)
- …is also known as “Merckem”
- Description: section of Houthulst, Belgium
- Postal code: 8650
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kasteel van Merkem and Sint-Bavokerk.
Bust of Sidronius Hosschius
Work of art
Bust of Sidronius Hosschius is a work of art.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Noordschote and Reninge.
Noordschote
Village
Noordschote is a town in Lo-Reninge, a part of Belgium. Noordschote is situated 3 km west of Merkem.
Zuidschote
Village
Zuidschote is a village, which is situated 4½ km south of Merkem.
Merkem
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Latitude
50.95278° or 50° 57′ 10″ north
Longitude
2.85204° or 2° 51′ 7″ east
UN/LOCODE
BE MRM
Open location code
9F24XV32+4R
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In Other Languages
From Bulgarian to Vlaams—“Merkem” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Luigem and Bikschote.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Brandweerpost Houthulst and Klooster- en scholencomplex van de zusters van Maria.
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