Merelbeke

TLDR

Merelbeke is a municipality in East Flanders directly adjacent to Ghent, functioning as part of the greater Ghent economic area.

Overview

Merelbeke is located in the province of East Flanders, bordering the city of Ghent to the southeast. The municipality is largely residential and light-industrial, with its economic activity closely tied to the Ghent agglomeration. Several companies have premises in Merelbeke due to its accessible location and proximity to Ghent's talent pool.