According to statistics produced by Statistics Sweden (SCB) commissioned by Sveriges Radio Finska, Virsbo is the locality in Sweden with the highest proportion of people with Finnish background, excluding localities in Norrbotten. The statistics are from 2024 and are based on the Finnish Central Bank's annual population statistics. People with Finnish background include those born in Finland, those with at least one parent born in Finland, or those with at least one grandparent born in Finland.
9% of the population. Virsbo is located in Surahammar municipality, which is one of the six municipalities in Västmanland that belong to the Finnish administrative area. Six out of ten municipalities in Västmanland are included in the Finnish administrative area.
The preparations have been many and we have stocked up with Finnish products for the customers. Many want to highlight the day.
8%. Preparations for the celebration of Swedish Finns' Day are evident in Virsbo. Tomas Fridh at the Ica store says, "The preparations have been many and we have stocked up with Finnish products for the customers.
" Kirsti Rönnberg, who moved to Virsbo from Finland at age 25, says the Finnish community is important to her. She adds, "Here I feel at home. It is fun to get to speak Finnish with the people I meet here.
Here I feel at home. It is fun to get to speak Finnish with the people I meet here. The store is a gathering place.
" The specific events planned for the Swedish Finns' Day celebration in Virsbo have not been detailed. Additionally, the exact population of Virsbo and how many have Finnish background remains unclear.