| Merkem | |
| Settlement Type: | Deelgemeente |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Belgium |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name2: | Houthulst |
| Coordinates: | 50.955°N 2.8506°W |
| Area Total Km2: | 26.42 |
| Population Note: | Source: NIS |
| Population As Of: | 2005 |
| Population Total: | 2245 |
| Population Density Km2: | 85 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 8650 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
Merkem is a town in the Belgian province West Flanders. It is a part (deelgemeente) of the municipality of Houthulst.