Merksplas is a 
municipality located in the 
Belgian province of 
Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Merksplas proper. On January 1st, 2000 Merksplas had a total population of 8,055 (4,143 males and 3,912 females). The total area is 44.56 
km² which gives a 
population density of 180.77 inhabitants per km².
 
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