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Västerås Facts

Västerås is Sweden's sixth largest municipality, and among those that have seen the most rapid growth during the first decade of the millennium. Västerås is near the lake  Mälaren, some 100 km from Stockholm.

  • Population:  134 684
  • 1st generation immigrants:  17 percent
  • Vacant jobs:  64 334
  • Employed:  62 725
  • Commuting in:  11 592
  • Commuting out:  9893
  • Industry:  Västerås hosts 9 400 businesses employing 60.000 people. Main employers are high-tech export industries like ABB, Westinghouse Electric and Bombardier Transportation.
    (Source: Västerås municipality)
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