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.
