Meer is a village in the Belgian municipality of Hoogstraten in the province of Antwerp. As of 2021, it has 3,542 inhabitants. The village was first mentioned around 1200 as Mera, Mere. It used to be part of the Land of Breda. In 1278, Meer became owned by the Lord of Hoogstraten. In 1794, it became an independent municipality. In 1972, the village was cut i…Meer is a village in the Belgian municipality of Hoogstraten in the province of Antwerp. As of 2021, it has 3,542 inhabitants. The village was first mentioned around 1200 as Mera, Mere. It used to be part of the Land of Breda. In 1278, Meer became owned by the Lord of Hoogstraten. In 1794, it became an independent municipality. In 1972, the village was cut in two by the E19 motorway. Meer was an independent municipality until 1977 when it was merged into Hoogstraten.
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