Perhon kunta

What Perhon kunta does

Perhon kunta is a Finnish rural municipality (kunta) established in 1868 and located in the Keski-Pohjanmaa (Central Ostrobothnia) region of Western Finland, serving a population of approximately 2,730 residents across a 776.23 km² area. As a statutory public-sector entity under the Finnish Local Government Act, it provides the full mandated suite of municipal services: early childhood education (including the Mäntymetsä kindergarten opened 2021), comprehensive schooling (Kirkonkylä and Möttönen schools, Perhon lukio upper secondary school), library and cultural services, technical services (building permits via Lupapiste, zoning, water and sewerage, road maintenance), social services coordination through the Soite wellbeing area, sports and recreation facilities (Arsi Areena, ice rink, gym), and waste management via Millespakka Oy. The municipality reports a headcount band of 51–100 staff across administrative, educational, and technical departments.

The municipality monetizes its mandate through a diversified revenue base: municipal income tax on residents and businesses, state government allocations and subsidies, social and health service fees (via Soite), usage-based water and sewerage fees, rental income from approximately 110 municipal apartments operated by wholly-owned subsidiary Kiinteistö Oy Perhon Kartano (rents €5.25–11.02/m²/month), and administrative/regulatory fees for permits and population services. It also holds a minority stake in KaseNet Oy for regional network services. Go-to-market is direct-to-citizen via the municipal office (kunnanvirasto), asiointipiste service point, schools, Soite health stations, and digital self-service platforms including OmaKela, Lupapiste, KuntaRekry, and the perho.com website. Active marketing channels include Instagram (@perhonkunta), the monthly 'Perholainen' newsletter distributed to all households, and community events such as the 'Koti Perhoon' €5,000 land campaign targeting new residents.

The municipality is governed by an elected council (kunnanvaltuusto) and operates under a 2022–2030 municipal strategy that prioritizes demographic retention, modernized education infrastructure, and rural attractiveness. The broader ecosystem includes 21 village communities and 82 registered associations, with partnerships spanning the Soite wellbeing area (statutory regional health/social delivery), KaseNet Oy (core IT infrastructure), Millespakka Oy (waste management), and Perhon Kehitysyhtiö (local business development). Family-oriented services, recreational/cultural amenities, and tourism assets (Salamajärven kansallispuisto, Perhonjoki) are positioned as core differentiators against depopulation pressures.

Name

Perhon kunta

Legal name

Perhon kunta

Website

https://perho.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Perhon kunta is a Finnish rural municipality in Central Ostrobothnia serving approximately 2,730 residents with statutory public services including education, housing, social/health coordination, technical infrastructure, and recreation, funded by municipal tax, state allocations, and service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Septic Tank and Related Services (562991)

SIC

Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Local government administration
• Public education services
• Municipal rental housing
• Water and sewerage utilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Perho

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Perhon kunta generates primary revenue through municipal income taxes levied on residents and businesses within the municipality.
2. State Government Funding and Allocations: Perhon kunta receives government funding, allocations and subsidies as a rural municipality, including funds for education, social services, and infrastructure.
3. Social and Health Service Fees (via Soite): Revenue from social and healthcare service fees charged to residents, coordinated through the Soite wellbeing area.
4. Water and Sewerage Utility Fees: Connection fees, basic fees, and consumption-based usage fees for water supply and wastewater treatment.
5. Rental Housing Income: Kiinteistö Oy Perhon Kartano generates rental income from approximately 110 municipal rental apartments at rates ranging from €5.25–11.02 €/m²/month.
6. Administrative and Regulatory Fees: Fees collected for building permits, population services, registry office, and other administrative services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Perhon kunta is a Finnish municipality providing statutory public services to approximately 2,730 residents across 776.23 km² in Central Ostrobothnia. Its core offerings include early childhood education (Mäntymetsä daycare), primary and secondary education with modern facilities, upper secondary school (Perhon lukio), library and cultural services, municipal rental housing (~110 apartments via Kiinteistö Oy Perhon Kartano), water and sewerage utilities, waste management, building permits, sports/recreation facilities, and business advisory services. Revenue is sourced from municipal income taxes, state funding, user fees, and rental income.

Product overview

Perhon kunta is a Finnish rural municipality offering a comprehensive range of public services through its official website and physical facilities. The service portfolio includes early childhood education (Varhaiskasvatus), basic education (Perusopetus), upper secondary school (Perhon lukio), library and cultural services (Kirjasto), rental housing managed by Kiinteistö Oy Perhon Kartano (~100 apartments), social and healthcare services through Soite wellbeing area, technical services (construction, zoning, water/sewage), sports and recreation facilities (Arsi Areena, ice rink, gym), waste management, and business support services. The municipality publishes the monthly 'Perholainen' newsletter to all households and maintains digital services through its website at perho.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiinteistö Oy Perhon Kartano: Municipal housing company managing 100 rental apartments in Perho center and Oksakoski, plus additional rental apartments in other companies.
• Perholainen

Products and services

• Varhaiskasvatuspalvelut (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education and daycare services for families with young children, including the Mäntymetsä daycare center opened in 2021.
• Perusopetus (Primary and Secondary Education) Primary and secondary education services with modern school facilities including renovated lower schools in Kirkonkylä and Möttönen areas, plus school transport and meals.
• Perhon lukio (Upper Secondary School) Upper secondary school education with a campus shared with vocational education provider since 2022.
• Kirjasto- ja kulttuuripalvelut (Library and Cultural Services) Library services with self-service facilities and cultural services for residents, including the library and youth center building.
• Vuokra-asunnot (Rental Housing) Rental housing services managed by Kiinteistö Oy Perhon Kartano, offering approximately 100 apartments across multiple locations in Perho with rates ranging from €5.25 to €11.02/m²/month.
• Sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelut (Social and Healthcare Services via Soite) Social welfare and healthcare services provided through the Soite wellbeing services area, including health services, environmental health, and elderly care facilities.
• Tekniset palvelut (Technical Services) Technical services including construction permits, zoning, road maintenance, water and sewage systems, and wind power projects for residents and businesses.
• Liikuntapaikat ja vapaa-aika (Sports Facilities and Recreation) Sports facilities including Arsi Areena sports hall, ice rink, gym, sports guidance, youth services, and special sports cards for residents.
• Yrityspalvelut (Business Support Services) Business support services including business consulting, premises services (Toimitilapalvelut), rural services (Maaseutupalvelut), and business directory (Yrityshakemisto) for local entrepreneurs.
• Jätehuolto (Waste Management) Waste management services including recycling stations, collection points, and waste collection services managed by Millespakka Oy and the Järviseutu waste authority.
• Perholainen (Municipal Newsletter) Monthly municipal newsletter 'Perholainen' delivered to all households in Perho, containing current affairs, events, service information, and official announcements.
• Perhon kunnan verkkosivusto (Municipal Website) Official municipal website providing access to municipal services, news, announcements, event listings, and citizen information including sections for housing, education, healthcare, recreation, business services, and administrative functions.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KaseNet OycoreTechnology or IntegrationPerhon kunta is a co-owner of KaseNet Oy, which is responsible for maintaining the Kaustinen regional network and producing and maintaining various network services for the Kaustinen region and neighboring municipalities. KaseNet operates email services (webmail.kase.fi), network infrastructure, and server services for the municipality. This is a key infrastructure partnership ensuring digital services for the municipality and its residents.
• Soite (Keski-Pohjanmaan sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelut)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoite is the wellbeing area organization that arranges social and health services for Perho residents and the wider Central Ostrobothnia region. Perho is one of the municipalities within the Soite wellbeing area. Soite organizes open information sessions on welfare strategy, provides health services accessible at soite.fi/perho, and coordinates social services for the municipality. This is a statutory regional public service collaboration.
• Millespakka OyminorOthersMillespakka Oy is the waste management company responsible for waste collection in Perho municipality. The Järviseutu waste authority oversees waste management regulations and pricing in the region.
• Perhon KehitysyhtiöminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerhon Kehitysyhtiö (Perho Development Company) operates a car wash facility (Perhon Kehitysyhtiön pesuhalli) and provides business development services for entrepreneurs in Perho.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights56 records

Direct peers

• Soinin kunta: Soini is a small rural South Ostrobothnia municipality with comparable population, agricultural base, and need for attraction campaigns, providing a useful out-of-region peer for benchmarking repopulation strategy and service efficiency.
• Lestijärven kunta: Lestijärvi is the smallest municipality in the same Kaustinen sub-region as Perho and one of the smallest rural municipalities in Finland, sharing the same statutory service delivery model, depopulation pressures, and reliance on Soite wellbeing services.
• Kaustisen kunta: Kaustinen is a neighboring municipality in the same Kaustinen sub-region and a direct administrative and demographic peer to Perho, with comparable rural services, school system, and population scale.
• Toholammin kunta: Toholampi is another rural municipality in the Kaustinen sub-region with comparable population size, agricultural economic base, and statutory service mix — directly comparable to Perho on revenue model and demographic profile.
• Kannonkosken kunta: Kannonkoski is a small rural Finnish municipality of similar population scale with comparable education, welfare, and infrastructure delivery responsibilities — useful for benchmarking municipal operating cost structures.
• Kinnulan kunta: Kinnula is a small rural Central Finland municipality facing similar depopulation and service-viability challenges, making it a relevant peer for Perho's strategic and financial planning decisions.
• Kyyjärven kunta: Kyyjärvi is a small rural Finnish municipality in Central Finland with similar population scale, tax-base constraints, and reliance on statutory education and welfare services — closely comparable to Perho in operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Soite (Keski-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue): Soite is the regional wellbeing services county responsible for delivering Perho's statutory social and healthcare services; it is the single most material counterparty in Perho's service-delivery ecosystem and therefore a structurally important peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PerhonKunta
• Instagraminstagram.com/perhonkunta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perhon-kunta

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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