Pułtusk County

Pułtusk County, established in 1999 as part of the administrative reform, is located in the northern part of the Masovian Voivodeship, with the town of Pułtusk serving as its capital. The county consists of the urban-rural municipality of Pułtusk and six rural municipalities: Gzy, Obryte, Pokrzywnica, Świercze, Winnica, and Zatory. The county is characterized by architectural diversity, with notable landmarks such as the Gothic church in Pułtusk. From a historical perspective, the county played a significant role in the independence movements, particularly between 1946 and 1951, when the unit led by Jan Kmiołek "Wir" operated in the area. Demographically, according to data from the end of 2019, the county had a population of 51,824, which slightly decreased to 51,817 in 2020. For many years, the starost (county head) of Pułtusk was Tadeusz Nalewajk from the Polish People's Party (PSL), whose terms lasted from 1999 to 2010. He was succeeded by Edward Marek Wroniewski and Jan Zalewski. Pułtusk County is also an area of cultural activity with diverse events, but its greatest attraction may be its rich history, tied to independence traditions, and its developing infrastructure.