# Drogen

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Not to be confused with [Drögen](/source/Dr%C3%B6gen).

**Drogen** (ˈdʁoːɡn̩) is a village and a former municipality in the district [Altenburger Land](/source/Altenburger_Land), in [Thuringia](/source/Thuringia), [Germany](/source/Germany). Since 1 January 2019, it is part of the town [Schmölln](/source/Schm%C3%B6lln).[1]

## Geography

### Neighboring municipalities

Municipalities near Drogen include [Altkirchen](/source/Altkirchen), [Dobitschen](/source/Dobitschen), [Nöbdenitz](/source/N%C3%B6bdenitz), the city of [Schmölln](/source/Schm%C3%B6lln), and [Wildenbörten](/source/Wildenb%C3%B6rten).

### 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

1. ["Gebietsänderungen von Januar bis Dezember 2019"](https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Laender-Regionen/Regionales/Gemeindeverzeichnis/Namens-Grenz-Aenderung/2019.html) (in German). *Statistisches Bundesamt*. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.

1. Land, PI Altenburger (4 January 2016). [""Drogen" geklaut: Die Gemeinde Drogen hat schon wieder mal kein Ortsschild mehr"](https://www.otz.de/leben/blaulicht/article221431019/Drogen-geklaut-Die-Gemeinde-Drogen-hat-schon-wieder-mal-kein-Ortsschild-mehr.html) (in German). *Ostthüringer Zeitung*. Retrieved 27 February 2024.

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