Hoogersmilde
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.
Hoogersmilde | |
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Town | |
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Hoogersmilde in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe. | |
| Coordinates: 52°54′N 6°24′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Midden-Drenthe |
| Population (1 January 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,460 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Hoogersmilde, artwork at the entrance to the sand-lime brick factory
In 2001, the town of Hoogersmilde had 730 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.19 km², and contained 305 residences.[1] The statistical area "Hoogersmilde", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1940.[2]
The Zendstation Smilde is located in Hoogersmilde, it partially collapsed after a fire on 15 July 2011.
References
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area). Archived March 19, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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