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Smilde
Smilde 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.