| Town | Schmölln |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°55′3″N 12°18′59″E |
| State | Thüringen |
| District | Altenburger Land |
| Elevation | 265 |
| Area | 4.28 |
| Population | 123 |
| Stand | 2017-12-31 |
| Postal code | 04626 |
| Area code | 034491 |
| Licence | ABG |
Drogen (ˈdʁoːɡn̩) is a village and a former municipality in the district Altenburger Land, in Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 January 2019, it is part of the town Schmölln.[1]
Geography
Neighboring municipalities
Municipalities near Drogen include Altkirchen, Dobitschen, Nöbdenitz, the city of Schmölln, and Wildenbörten.
Municipal organization
The municipality of Drogen consisted of two subdivisions: Drogen and Mohlis.
Trivia
Drogen has an unusual name (It means Drugs in German), which has resulted in its street sign being frequently stolen.[2]
References
- ^ "Gebietsänderungen von Januar bis Dezember 2019" (in German). Statistisches Bundesamt. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Land, PI Altenburger (4 January 2016). ""Drogen" geklaut: Die Gemeinde Drogen hat schon wieder mal kein Ortsschild mehr" (in German). Ostthüringer Zeitung. Retrieved 27 February 2024.