Before it was abolished, Bergö's land area was 33.8 km2 and its neighbouring municipalities were Korsnäs, Malax and Petalax.

[5] Originally, Bergö was four separate islands: Granön, Långön, Norrön and Holmen, which later merged due to post-glacial rebound.

[6][8][10]: 350 Bergö's attractions include its wooden church, which was built in 1800-1802 and extended to its current appearance in 1852–1853.

The jobs provided by the Coast Guard and pilotage have largely disappeared, but the Bergö ferry connection still employs six people.

[9] The bus connection from Bergö to Vaasa currently runs only once a day on weekdays.

Two-thirds of households have access to the municipal water supply and sewerage system.

The cable TV network is extended to the majority of households and the option of fast fibre connectivity is also available.

[12] Other services at Bergö include: a school for grades 1–6, day care, two grocery stores, bank, library, hairdressers, flower and gift stalls, café, medicine cabinet, post office, swimming beach, mini golf course, sauna, riding school.