Drogen

Not to be confused with Drögen.

Drogen (German pronunciation: [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]

Drogen
Ortsteil of Schmölln
Location of Drogen
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Coordinates: 50°55′3″N 12°18′59″E
Country	Germany
State	Thuringia
District	Altenburger Land
Town	Schmölln
Area
• Total	4.28 km2 (1.65 sq mi)
Elevation	265 m (869 ft)
Population  (2017-12-31)
• Total	123
• Density	28.7/km2 (74.4/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	04626
Dialling codes	034491
Vehicle registration	ABG

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]