Deerlijk (; ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Deerlijk proper. On January 1, 2006, Deerlijk had a total population of 11,310. The total area is 16.82 km² which gives a population density of 673 inhabitants per km².
Politics In February 2026, mayor Louis Vanderbeken confirmed that Deerlijk would refuse to participate in the Flemish government's voluntary municipal merger plan, stating that the municipality is financially self-sufficient and prefers targeted inter-municipal cooperation over centralization.
In June 2026, the municipality joined forces with neighboring Harelbeke and Lendelede to legally challenge the environmental permits for the Ventilus high-voltage grid project, citing health concerns, a lack of financial compensation for affected residents along existing lines, and insufficient research into underground alternatives.
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External links
Official website - Available only in Dutch