Merchtem

Merchtem is a locality in , , and has about 14,700 residents. Merchtem is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk and Merchtem railway station.

Church
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is a church.

Railway stop
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is a railway stop.

Railway stop
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is a railway stop.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mollem and Brussegem.

Village
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is a village in the municipality of , , . It used to be a municipality on its own but now is a part of Asse. has a railway station on line 60 between and .

Village
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is a village, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Merchtem.

Town
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is a municipality located in the province of . The municipality comprises the towns of and proper. On January 1, 2012, had a total population of 13,990. The total area is 19.69 km. is situated 3½ km northwest of Merchtem.

Merchtem

Latitude
50.95129° or 50° 57′ 5″ north
Longitude
4.23197° or 4° 13′ 55″ east
Population
14,700
Elevation
25 metres (82 feet)
United Nations Location Code
BE MEC
Open location code
9F26X62J+GQ
Geo­Names ID
2791323
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