Merksplas

Merksplas
Location of Merksplas in the province of Antwerp
Interactive map of Merksplas
Merksplas
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°22′N 04°52′E / 51.367°N 4.867°E / 51.367; 4.867
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementTurnhout
Government
 • MayorFrank Wilrycx
 • Governing partyLM (Leefbaar Merksplas)
Area
 • Total
44.6 km2 (17.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)
 • Total
8,588
 • Density193/km2 (499/sq mi)
Postal codes
2330
NIS code
13023
Area codes014, 03
Websitewww.merksplas.be

Merksplas (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛr(ə)ksplɑs]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Merksplas proper. In 2021, Merksplas had a total population of 8,616. The total area is 44.56 km2.