Smilde

Smilde
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Smilde
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Smilde in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe.
Coordinates: 52°56′55″N 6°26′54″E / 52.94861°N 6.44833°E / 52.94861; 6.44833Coordinates: 52°56′55″N 6°26′54″E / 52.94861°N 6.44833°E / 52.94861; 6.44833
Country	Netherlands
Province	Drenthe
Municipality	Midden-Drenthe

Smilde (52°57′N 6°27′E / 52.950°N 6.450°E / 52.950; 6.450) is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 10 km southwest of Assen.

Smilde was a separate municipality until 1998, when it became a part of Middenveld.

In 2001, the town of Smilde had 3460 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.2 km², and contained 1449 residences. The statistical area "Smilde", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 4890.

Smilde's most famous structure is the partially guyed tower of Zendstation Smilde.

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