Surda and Abu Qash are two Palestinian villages that remained administratively separate until August 2014, when the Palestinian Council of Ministers, in coordination with the Ministry of Local Government, approved their merger under the name Surda Abu Qash Municipality.

This decision was made in recognition of the area’s growing strategic importance, as it represents the natural urban extension and vital open space for the cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh. Owing to its significant service-oriented and commercial potential at the national level, the area has increasingly attracted the attention of investors and governmental institutions, particularly in response to rapid population growth and congestion in the urban centers.

Since its establishment, Surda Abu Qash Municipality has managed the area as a unified administrative entity, aiming to achieve sustainable local development and serve the public interest of its residents. The municipal council is democratically elected from representatives of both communities and is responsible for planning, organization, service delivery, and strengthening community participation to enhance the overall quality of life.