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Drogen

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Not to be confused with Drögen.
Drogen
Ortsteil of Schmölln
Location of Drogen
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Drogen is located in Germany
Drogen
Drogen
Drogen is located in Thuringia
Drogen
Drogen
Coordinates: 50°55′3″N 12°18′59″E / 50.91750°N 12.31639°E / 50.91750; 12.31639
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictAltenburger Land
TownSchmölln
Area
 • Total
4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Elevation
265 m (869 ft)
Population
 (2017-12-31)
 • Total
123
 • Density29/km2 (75/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
04626
Dialling codes034491
Vehicle registrationABG

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

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Neighboring municipalities

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Municipalities near Drogen include Altkirchen, Dobitschen, Nöbdenitz, the city of Schmölln, and Wildenbörten.

Municipal organization

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The municipality of Drogen consisted of two subdivisions: Drogen and Mohlis.

Trivia

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Drogen has an unusual name (It means Drugs in German), which has resulted in its street sign being frequently stolen.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Gebietsänderungen von Januar bis Dezember 2019". Statistisches Bundesamt (in German). 23 November 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  2. ^ Land, PI Altenburger (4 January 2016). ""Drogen" geklaut: Die Gemeinde Drogen hat schon wieder mal kein Ortsschild mehr". Ostthüringer Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
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