Virrat
- 📍 Location: Pirkanmaa region,
Ylä-Pirkanmaa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 6,126 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,162.5 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Virrat?
The population of Virrat was 6,126 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.9% since 2020.
Which region is Virrat in?
Virrat is in the Pirkanmaa region, Ylä-Pirkanmaa sub-region.
Is Virrat a city?
Yes, Virrat has city status.
What are the official languages of Virrat?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 4.8% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Virrat?
Virrat had 1,033 business establishments in 2024, including 50 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Virrat?
The land area is 1,162.5 km² and the population density 5.3 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Virrat live in built-up areas?
52.9% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).