Maldegem, formerly spelled Maldeghem, is a municipality situated in the East Flanders province within the Flanders region of Belgium. The municipality covers a total area of 94.64 square kilometers (36.54 sq mi) and had a recorded population of 23,689 as of January 1, 2018.
The municipality is composed of the villages of Maldegem, Adegem, and Middelburg. Additionally, the hamlets of Kleit and Donk have historically been part of Maldegem. The area maintains a population density of approximately 250 inhabitants per square kilometer.