Plauen is a town located in the state of Saxony, Germany. It serves as the largest city within the Saxon Vogtland region and holds the position of the second-largest city in the Vogtland area after Gera.
The city has a population of approximately 65,000 residents. In terms of regional demographics, Plauen is ranked as the fifth most populated city in Saxony, following Leipzig, Dresden, Chemnitz, and Zwickau.