| Schmölln | ||
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| Coordinates: 50°53′42″N 12°21′23″E / 50.89500°N 12.35639°ECoordinates: 50°53′42″N 12°21′23″E / 50.89500°N 12.35639°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Thuringia | |
| District | Altenburger Land | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kathrin Lorenz (CDU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 41.60 km2 (16.06 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 220 m (720 ft) | |
| Population (2016-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 11,171 | |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 04626 | |
| Dialling codes | 034491 | |
| Vehicle registration | ABG, SLN | |
| Website | www.schmoelln.de | |
Schmölln is a town in the Thuringian, Germany, landkreis of Altenburger Land, and which lies on the river Sprotte.
Municipalities in the district of Altenburger Land neighboring Schmölln include: Altkirchen, Drogen, the town of Gößnitz, Heyersdorf, Nöbdenitz, Ponitz, Saara, and Vollmershain.
Schmölln is divided into 13 subdivisions:
Important Dates:
On March 8, 1994, Weißbach was incorporated into Schmölln, and on January 1, 1996, Großstöbnitz followed.
Schmölln is located at a connection of Bundesautobahn 4 (Connection 61 Schmölln) and has a train station on the Middle-Germany Link (Weimar–Glauchau).