Ostrołęka County

Ostrołęka County is an administrative district in the Masovian Voivodeship that covers flat terrain in eastern Poland. It contains one town, numerous villages, and rural municipalities with a total population of about 89,000 people.

The county was created in 1999 as part of a major Polish administrative reform aimed at decentralizing government operations. This restructuring established the modern administrative boundaries that exist today.

The region preserves Kurpie traditions that you can observe during local festivals and in craft workshops throughout the area. This historical ethnic group has maintained its customs, music, and handcraft techniques across generations.

The administrative center is located in the city of Ostrołęka, which maintains separate administrative boundaries and is not part of the county itself. For practical matters and public services, contact the local municipal offices in the various village areas.

An interesting administrative quirk is that the city of Ostrołęka, despite being the county's administrative seat, does not legally belong to it. This spatial separation between the administrative capital and the actual county territory is quite unusual.

Location: Masovian Voivodeship

Capital city: Ostrołęka

Shares border with: Ostrów Mazowiecka County, Wyszków County, Maków County, Przasnysz County, Szczytno County, Pisz County, Kolno County, Łomża County

Website: http://powiat.ostroleka.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.06667,21.56667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:55