Västerås, Västmanland

Sweden

Regional capital59.6162° N, 16.5528° E

Västerås, in Västmanland, Sweden, is a regional capital. Its population is 127,799.

Population127,799

ProvinceVästmanland

Coordinates59.6162° N, 16.5528° E

CountrySweden

Rank in Sweden#9 of 28,465

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Nearest Airports

Johannisberg Airfield

ESSXLocal

5.3 km away

Stockholm Västerås Airport

VSTInternational

5.4 km away

Hellby Säteri Private Airstrip

SE-0062Local

12 km away

About Västerås

The geographic coordinates of Västerås are 59.62° N, 16.55° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Västmanland, Sweden.

Out of 28,465 localities in Sweden, Västerås ranks #9 with 127,799 inhabitants.

Cities in Västmanland

Within the Västmanland region of Sweden, Västerås stands alongside cities like Köping, Sala, Fagersta. Västerås has 127,799 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is ESSX.

Köping18,355 Sala13,087 Fagersta11,936 Arboga10,841 Hallstahammar10,787 Surahammar6,270 Kungsör5,885 Norberg4,653 Skultuna3,378 Hökåsen2,986

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Västerås?

Västerås has a population of 127,799. It ranks #9 in Sweden by population.

What province or state is Västerås in?

Västerås is located in Västmanland, Sweden.

Where is Västerås located?

Västerås is located at coordinates 59.62° N, 16.55° E in Västmanland, Sweden.

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