Merelbeke
Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Merelbeke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmeːrəlˌbeːkə]) is a former municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the villages of Bottelare, Lemberge, Melsen, Merelbeke proper, Munte and Schelderode. In 2021, Merelbeke had a total population of 24,779. The total area is 36.65 km2.[2]
Merelbeke
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Church of Schelderode (2009) | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Merelbeke in East Flanders | |
 Interactive map of Merelbeke | |
  Merelbeke Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°00′N 03°45′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | Flemish Community |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Arrondissement | Ghent |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Filip Thienpont (CD&V) |
| • Governing parties | Open Vld, CD&V |
| Population (2018-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 24,634 |
| Postal codes | 9820 |
| NIS code | 44043 |
| Area codes | 09 |
| Website | www.merelbeke.be |
