Drogen Explained

Drogen should not be confused with Drögen.

Type:Ortsteil
Town:Schmölln
Drogen
Coordinates:50.9175°N 12.3164°W
State:Thüringen
District:Altenburger Land
Elevation:265
Area:4.26
Population:123
Stand:2017-12-31
Postal Code:04626
Area Code:034491
Licence:ABG

Drogen 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gebietsänderungen von Januar bis Dezember 2019 . Statistisches Bundesamt . 23 November 2023 . de . 27 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Land . PI Altenburger . "Drogen" geklaut: Die Gemeinde Drogen hat schon wieder mal kein Ortsschild mehr . Ostthüringer Zeitung . 4 January 2016 . de . 27 February 2024.