Meerbeke
Meerbeke | ||
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Village | ||
Province East Flanders | | |
| Arrondissement | Aalst | |
| Municipality | Ninove | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.56 km2 (4.08 sq mi) | |
| Population (2021)[1] | ||
| • Total | 5,888 | |
| • Density | 560/km2 (1,400/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET | |
Meerbeke is a village in the
Denderwindeke). With 5.888 inhabitants (in 2021)[1]
it's the most populated village in Ninove, next to the centre of Ninove itself.
It is perhaps most known as the arrival location for the Flemish cycling race the Tour of Flanders (1973-2011).[2] Meerbeke used to be an independent municipality until 1977 when it was merged into Ninove.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 41048C". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Ronde van Vlaanderen". Karen van Wijnendaele (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Meerbeke". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 May 2022.
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