Maarkedal

Maarkedal (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈmaːrkədɑl]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Etikhove, Maarke-Kerkem, Nukerke and Schorisse, and part of the hamlet of Louise-Marie. On January 1, 2006, Maarkedal had a total population of 6,332. The total area is 45.63 km² which gives a population density of 139 inhabitants per km².