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.