Hoogersmilde | |
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Town | |
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Hoogersmilde in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe. |
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Coordinates: 52°54′N 6°24′E / 52.900°N 6.400°ECoordinates: 52°54′N 6°24′E / 52.900°N 6.400°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Midden-Drenthe |
Population (1 January 2004) | |
• Total | 1,460 |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Hoogersmilde is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 16 km southwest of Assen.
In 2001, the town of Hoogersmilde had 730 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.19 km², and contained 305 residences. The statistical area "Hoogersmilde", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1940.
The Zendstation Smilde is located in Hoogersmilde, it partially collapsed after a fire on 15 July 2011.