Starogard County

Starogardzki County, located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, was established in 1999 as part of the administrative reform. The seat of the county is the city of Starogard Gdański, and its area covers the Kociewie region, which holds both cultural and geographical significance. The county is characterized by a wealth of architectural monuments. Among the most valuable are the Joannite Castle and the complex of medieval town fortifications in Skarszewy, as well as the defensive walls and towers in Starogard Gdański, which are examples of defensive architecture from centuries past. The region also boasts numerous religious monuments, including medieval churches such as the Church of St. Matthew in Starogard Gdański and the Church of St. Adalbert in Bobowo. Starogardzki County is also renowned for the arboretum in Wirty, which is an important element of the local flora and fauna and serves as a recreational site. According to data from 2020, the county was inhabited by 128,264 people, reflecting its significance as a living space for the local community. The county also includes numerous municipalities, both urban, such as Starogard Gdański, and rural, like Bobowo or Zblewo. The county borders the counties of Chojnice, Gdańsk, Kościerzyna, Tczew, Świecie, and Tuchola, making it an important transportation hub in the region. Efforts to preserve and protect local monuments and nature are part of the cultural heritage that attracts tourists and promotes the history of Kociewie.