Virrat, Municipality in Pirkanmaa, Finland
Located 104 kilometers north of Tampere, Virrat spreads across 1,299 square kilometers of land, including 136 square kilometers of water surfaces.
The settlement received its official town designation in 1977, following the acquisition of market rights in 1974 to strengthen local commerce.
The municipality maintains Finnish traditions through seasonal festivals in its villages, where residents gather to celebrate regional customs and heritage.
The steam boat Tarjanne provides regular transportation services between Tampere and Virrat, offering connections through the waterways of Pirkanmaa.
A crater on Mars bears the name of this Finnish municipality, making it one of few Earth locations recognized in Martian geographical nomenclature.
Location: Pirkanmaa
Inception: 1868
Website: https://www.virrat.fi
Shares border with: Alavus, Seinäjoki, Ähtäri, Keuruu, Kihniö, Mänttä-Vilppula, Ruovesi, Ylöjärvi
Email: kirjaamo@virrat.fi
Website: https://virrat.fi
GPS coordinates: 62.24028,23.77083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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