Västerås
- 📍 Location: Västmanland County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 161,240 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Västerås, Skultuna, Irsta
- 📐 Area: 962 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 92 km in a straight line
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Västerås Municipality?
Västerås Municipality had 161,240 residents on December 31, 2025, up 5,689 (3.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Västerås Municipality in?
Västerås Municipality is in Västmanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Västerås.
What are the largest towns in Västerås Municipality?
The largest urban area is Västerås with 131,643 residents, followed by Skultuna (3,226), Irsta (2,942), Kvicksund (2,282) and Tillberga (2,191). In total the municipality has 18 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Västerås a county seat?
Yes, Västerås is the county seat of Västmanland County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 10 municipalities.
How far is Västerås from Stockholm?
Västerås is about 92 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Västerås Municipality?
The land area of Västerås Municipality is 962 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 168 residents per km².
What is Västerås Municipality known for?
Västerås Municipality is known for the industrial company ABB, Västerås Cathedral, where King Eric XIV is buried, the Anundshög burial mound and its location on Lake Mälaren. H&M was founded here and opened its first store in 1947.