Meerkerk
Meerkerk | |
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Protestant Church with extension | |
Meerkerk Location in the Netherlands Meerkerk Meerkerk (Netherlands) | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.27 km2 (5.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.5 m (−1.6 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 3,860 |
| • Density | 253/km2 (655/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4231 |
| Dialing code | 0183 |
Meerkerk is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 9 km north of Gorinchem.
In 2001, the village of Meerkerk had 2281 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.71 km², and contained 818 residences. The statistical area "Meerkerk", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2310.