Merksplas

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Merksplas
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	Antwerp
Arrondissement	Turnhout
Coordinates	51°22′N 04°52′E / 51.367, 4.867Coordinates: 51°22′N 04°52′E / 51.367, 4.867
Area	44.56 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	8,173 (January 1, 2006) 51.62% 48.38% 183 inhab./km²
Economy
Unemployment rate	6.71% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	12,384 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Frank Wilrycx (LM)
Governing parties	LM
Other information
Postal codes	2330
Area codes	014, 03
Web address	www.merksplas.be

Merksplas is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Merksplas proper. On January 1, 2006 Merksplas had a total population of 8,173. The total area is 44.56 km² which gives a population density of 183 inhabitants per km².

[edit] External links

• Official website - Available only in Dutch

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