The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of
Prestestranda. The municipality of Drangedal was established on 1
January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). The district of T�rdal
encompassed the northwestern part of the municipality.
The
administrative centre in Drangedal, Prestestranda, and is situated by
lake Tokevann. The municipal government is located there along with
primary and secondary schools, shopping facilities, and a bank.
Drangedal railway station is also located in Prestestranda and is served
by the Oslo to Kristiansand S�rlandsbannen railway line.
Alpine and cross-country skiing is possible in the area of Drangedal, at Telemark's largest ski resort
