 As of 2006 its total population is 34,215, out of which the population of Olecko is 16,169 and the rural population is 18,046.Olecko County is bordered by Gołdap County to the north, Suwałki County to the east, Ełk County to the south and Giżycko County to the west.The county is subdivided into four gminas (one urban-rural and three rural).