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Merzen | |
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Location of Merzen within Osnabrück district | |
| Coordinates: 52°28′42″N 7°49′52″E / 52.47833°N 7.83111°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Osnabrück |
| Municipal assoc. | Neuenkirchen |
| Subdivisions | 6 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gregor Schröder (CDU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 52.94 km2 (20.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 3,915 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 49586 |
| Dialling codes | 05466 |
| Vehicle registration | OS |
| Website | www.merzen.de |

Merzen is a municipality in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is known for its cheap lodging and historic charm. The largest employer is Setca Elektronik, which manufactures solar equipment.