Residents/Population:	131 728
Area:	794 km2
Expenditure per capita:	1 158,84 zł
Website:	www.powiat-gdanski.pl
Rulers/Leaders:
Jarosław KarnathStarosta	Piotr OłowskiPrzewodniczący Rady Powiatu

The seat of Gdańsk County is Pruszcz Gdański, a town whose history dates back to the Roman Empire. Today, Gdańsk County is a separate administrative entity from the City of Gdańsk, though it has been inextricably linked to the city for centuries. Strategic road investments completed over the years have connected the two areas even more closely, driving regional integration and growth. In the 4th century AD, the so-called Northern Amber Route ended where Pruszcz Gdański stands today, marked by an ancient settlement that functioned as a bustling trading post. In modern times, these lands experienced a revival alongside the rapid development of Gdańsk in the 14th century, and from then on, their destinies have been intertwined. When counties returned to the administrative map of Poland in 1999, Gdańsk County was formed, comprising the town of Pruszcz Gdański and seven rural communes: Cedry Wielkie, Kolbudy, Pruszcz Gdański, Przywidz, Pszczółki, Suchy Dąb, and Trąbki Wielkie. Several highly strategic transport arteries run through the county. For many years, the Tricity Bypass ended here; however, with the construction of the 18-kilometer Southern Gdańsk Bypass, it was extended to Koszwały. This provided residents with convenient, high-speed connections to the metropolitan center and significantly reduced transit traffic on local roads. The county is also intersected by the S7 expressway and the A1 motorway (Amber One), which forms part of the E75 international transport corridor stretching from Helsinki to Athens. Railway infrastructure is equally robust, featuring the strategic E65 north-south railway line and the Rapid Commuter Railway (SKM), which serves as the transport spine of the Gdańsk Metropolitan Area, connecting Gdańsk County with Gdańsk, Wejherowo, Lębork, and Tczew. To improve public transport, all communes within Gdańsk County joined the Metropolitan Transport Union of the Gulf of Gdańsk, introducing unified transit rules and enabling seamless travel across the region with a single metropolitan ticket. Through numerous projects co-financed by EU structural funds, local authorities have successfully implemented vital road infrastructure, most notably the Pruszcz Gdański bypass. Another major historical milestone was the comprehensive renovation of the Radunia Canal. Originally built during the era of the Teutonic Order, the canal serves as the primary flood defense system for the southern part of the metropolis, and its extensive modernization stands as a prime example of successful cooperation between local governments. Private enterprise forms a strong pillar of the county's economy, hosting many dynamic and innovative companies with nationwide and global reach. Some of the largest include the telecommunications firm DGT, cosmetics giants Ziaja and Oceanic, the independent Amber Brewery, the International Energy Training Centre, and food market leaders such as Rabat Pomorze, TAN-VIET International, and the Nowak Meat Plant. Depending on the commune, the main economic drivers vary, with Przywidz and Trąbki Wielkie leaning towards services and tourism, while Suchy Dąb, Cedry Wielkie, and the rural commune of Pruszcz Gdański are strongholds of industry and agriculture.