What is the population of Merksem, Antwerp?

Merksem has a population of approximately 48,104 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Merksem, Antwerp located?

Merksem is located in Antwerp, Belgium, at approximate coordinates 51.2439°, 4.4397°.

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Merksem

Total population

48,104

Coordinates51.24°, 4.44°

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Merksem is a district of the municipality and city of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It has 47,525 inhabitants as of 2025.

Latitude

51.2439

Longitude

4.4397

Water area

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

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