Powiat gdański

Powiat gdański is a county in Pomeranian Voivodeship that encompasses multiple municipalities and towns surrounding Gdańsk city proper. The area blends rural settlements with suburban sprawl and industrial zones that develop along the coastal region.

The area was part of the Kingdom of Poland and later fell under Prussian rule before returning to Poland after the First World War. Rapid industrialization during the 20th century transformed the region from primarily agricultural land into an important economic zone with harbors and manufacturing plants.

The Motława River shapes daily life and divides the old town into distinct neighborhoods, with locals and visitors moving between the historic center and waterfront through an intricate web of bridges and passages.

The county is well connected by roads and regional rail links that join Gdańsk with surrounding municipalities. Visitors can move between villages and the city center using local transport or bicycles.

The county contains several small villages with old timber buildings and field layouts that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. These rural settlements give visitors a glimpse into traditional ways of life away from the urban core.

Location: Pomeranian Voivodeship

Inception: 1999

Capital city: Pruszcz Gdański

Shares border with: Gdańsk, Kartuzy County, Kościerzyna County, Malbork County, Nowy Dwór Gdański County, Starogard County, Tczew County

Website: http://powiat-gdanski.pl

GPS coordinates: 54.26667,18.63333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29