Maarkedal is a
municipality located in the
Belgian province of
East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of
Etikhove[?],
Maarke-Kerkem[?],
Nukerke[?] and
Schorisse[?]. On January 1st, 2000 Maarkedal had a total population of 6,448 (3,148 males and 3,300 females). The total area is 45.66
km² which gives a
population density of 141.22 inhabitants per km².