Merchtem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Merchtem is a municipality within the Flemish Brabant province of Belgium, encompassing villages like Brussegem and Hamme. Historically, residents utilized stilts in areas prone to flooding, such as Langevelde. A language controversy arose in 2006 with a ban on speaking French in local schools.
Statistics
Area
36.72 km²
Population
15,298