Mariakerke, East Flanders

Mariakerke
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboortekerk
Location of Mariakerke
Location of Mariakerke in Ghent
Mariakerke
Mariakerke
Coordinates: 51°4′22″N 3°40′34″E / 51.07278°N 3.67611°E / 51.07278; 3.67611
Country Belgium
Community Flemish Community
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
ArrondissementGhent
MunicipalityGhent
Area
  Total
5.20 km2 (2.01 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-01-01)
  Total
17,241
  Density3,300/km2 (8,600/sq mi)
Postal codes
9030
Area codes09

Mariakerke (Dutch pronunciation: [maːˈrijaːˌkɛrkə]) is a sub-municipality of the city of Ghent located in the province of East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Ghent.