Ilomantsin kunta

Name

Ilomantsin kunta

Legal name

Ilomantsin kunta

Website

https://ilomantsi.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public administration
• Primary education
• Early childhood education
• Water services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilomantsi

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from municipal taxes collected from residents and businesses operating within the municipality
2. Government Subsidies and State Funding: Central government transfers and subsidies for providing statutory municipal services
3. Service Fees: Fees collected for various municipal services including childcare, library, sports facilities, building permits, and utility services
4. Property Income: Rental income and property management revenue from municipal real estate holdings including KOY Ilomantsin Virastotalo and KOY Pogostan Vuokratalot

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ilomantsin kunta is a Finnish local government entity that delivers statutory public services to approximately 4,400 residents. Its offerings span early childhood education, comprehensive schooling (grades 1-9), upper secondary education, adult civic education, library services, sports and recreation, youth services, municipal cinema, water supply, road maintenance, immigration integration, tourism promotion, and business development support. The municipality also owns housing, real estate, broadband, and energy companies serving the community.

Product overview

Ilomantsin kunta operates a comprehensive municipal service platform providing citizen services across multiple sectors. The main digital presence consists of a WordPress-based municipal services portal offering access to all administrative, educational, and leisure services. Core service divisions include: early childhood education (Päiväkoti Vunukka), basic education (Pogostan koulu), upper secondary education (Ilomantsin lukio), community education (Kansalaisopisto), library services (part of Vaara-kirjastot network), sports facilities (Liikuntapalvelut), youth services (Nuorisotoimi), municipal cinema (Kino Mantsi), tourism promotion, water services, road maintenance, and immigration services. The municipality also owns Ilonet, a fiber optic network company, and participates in regional welfare services (Siun sote). An online store and news bulletin system round out the digital service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KOY Ilomantsin Virastotalo: Municipal office building company managing the municipal office complex with four buildings housing various functions including the municipal office, library, and youth space.
• KOY Pogostan Vuokratalot
• Ilonet
• Päiväkoti Vunukka
• Pogostan koulu
• Ilomantsin lukio
• Ilomantsin kansalaisopisto
• Kino Mantsi

Products and services

• Varhaiskasvatus — Early Childhood Education Services (Päiväkoti Vunukka) Municipal early childhood education services provided at Päiväkoti Vunukka, including day care, family day care, and private care support for children aged 0-5 years organized in five groups. Managed through the eDaisy platform with Suomi.fi authentication.
• Pogostan koulu (Pogosta Comprehensive School) Comprehensive school providing pre-primary and basic education for grades 1-9, serving approximately 270 students in Ilomantsi municipality.
• Ilomantsin lukio (Ilomantsi Upper Secondary School) Municipal upper secondary school offering education for both youth and adults in Ilomantsi municipality.
• Ilomantsin kansalaisopisto (Community College) Municipal civic institute offering a wide range of courses including languages, crafts, physical activities, and music. Study cards at €235 per school year grant access to nearly all courses; study vouchers at €60 are available for unemployed job seekers and immigrants with integration plans.
• Kirjasto (Municipal Library Services) Library services as part of the Vaara-kirjastot network, with self-service access 07:00-21:00 daily, a bookmobile with 23 rural stops, and a local history archive.
• Liikuntapalvelut (Municipal Sports Services) Municipal sports facilities including sports hall, swimming hall, athletics tracks, skiing trails, frisbee golf, and various outdoor facilities available for public use with rental options.
• Nuorisotoimi (Youth Services) Youth services including the Nuokkari youth space, the MaNu youth council, and outreach youth work for under-29-year-olds not in education or employment.
• Kino Mantsi (Municipal Cinema) Municipal cinema theater with 143 seats showing films primarily on Fridays and Sundays, available for private screenings and community film programming.
• Matkailu (Municipal Tourism Services) Municipal tourism services including the Visit Ilomantsi portal, hiking routes, two national parks (Patvinsuo and Petkeljärvi), and local tourism information services.
• Vesihuolto (Municipal Water Services) Municipal water supply services providing drinking water, wastewater treatment, and compost management for Ilomantsi residents, with a 24/7 emergency service line.
• Liikenne ja tiestö (Roads and Traffic Services) Road maintenance and traffic safety services covering approximately 38 km of municipal roads and 1,130 streetlights under municipal care in Ilomantsi.
• Maahanmuutto (Municipal Immigration Services) Municipal services for immigrants including guidance and advice in Finnish and English, WiNK language café, integration support, and integration plan coordination.
• Ilonet (Municipal Fiber Optic Broadband) Municipally-owned fiber optic network company providing broadband services and digital infrastructure to residents and businesses across the Ilomantsi municipality area.
• Kunnan työllisyyspalvelut (Municipal Employment Services) Municipal employment services including job brokerage via Työmarkkinatori, work ability coordination, and employer subsidies of up to €600 per calendar month for hiring long-term unemployed residents under 62 or recent graduates under 30.
• Verkkokauppa (Municipal Online Store) Municipal online shop selling surplus municipal equipment and goods via the Kiertonet public sector asset auction marketplace.
• Ehkäisevä päihdetyö (Preventive Substance Abuse Work)

Quantifiable outcome

• Accessibility: Services available locally and electronically
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IlonetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipally-owned broadband company providing fiber optic network across the municipality. The fiber network is municipal-owned providing security and supporting local network development. Ilonet experienced a fire incident in January 2026 and recovered rapidly through local partnerships.
• KOY Ilomantsin VirastotalocoreOthersReal estate company owned 100% by the municipality managing the municipal office building complex with four buildings housing council office, library, youth space, and residential units.
• KOY Pogostan VuokratalotcoreOthersMunicipally-owned rental housing company providing affordable rental apartments for residents and newcomers to Ilomantsi.
• Ilonet OycoreOthersMunicipally-owned broadband and technology services company providing fiber optic connections and digital infrastructure services to residents and businesses.
• Ilonet OycoreOthersMunicipally-owned energy company operating within the municipal conglomerate.
• Pohjois-Karjalan koulutuskuntayhtymä RiveriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal education consortium providing vocational education and adult education in North Karelia. Ilomantsi is a member of this consortium.
• Itä-Suomen yliopisto (University of Eastern Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership through Spatia regional research center studying multi-location living patterns in North Karelia, with Ilomantsi as a case municipality.
• Business Joensuu OyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business development company providing business consulting and enterprise services. Business advisor Timo Hartikainen serves as business expert for Ilomantsi entrepreneurs.
• Pohjois-Karjalan työllisyysalue (North Karelia Employment Area)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional employment services consortium where Joensuu city is the responsible municipality. Manages labor market services transferred from TE services from 1.1.2025.
• Ilomantsin Matkailuyhdistys ry (Ilomantsi Tourism Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism association promoting Ilomantsi as a travel destination. Operates Visit Ilomantsi tourism website and provides tourism information services.
• Pohjois-Karjalan maakuntaliitto (North Karelia Regional Council)minorOthersRegional development authority where the municipality holds membership for regional planning and development activities.
• Pielisen Karjalan Musiikkiopisto (Pielinen Karelia Music School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic education provider from Lieksa serving Ilomantsi residents through inter-municipal agreement for music instruction services.
• Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulu (Karelia University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences providing higher education services to North Karelia region, including programs relevant to municipal services.
• Itä-Suomen elinvoimakeskus (Eastern Finland Vitality Center)minorOthersRegional authority responsible for road and traffic planning, maintenance procurement, public transport organization, and traffic authority services across Eastern Finland.
• Kiinteistöhuolto Martiskainen OyminorOthersProperty maintenance company providing 24/7 property management services for KOY Ilomantsin Virastotalo and KOY Pogostan Vuokratalot.
• Pohjois-Karjalan kuntabutussäätiö sr (North Karelia Municipal Training Foundation)minorOthersFoundation operating the Ilomantsi health center in facilities owned by the foundation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Suomussalmi: Rural eastern Finnish municipality with a comparable population profile, providing the same breadth of education, social, and municipal services in a low-density geographic setting.
• Sodankylä: Remote northern Finnish municipality with comparable scale, demographic challenges, and reliance on tourism/natural assets to sustain its municipal service portfolio.
• Inari: Remote Arctic municipality in Lapland facing similar demographic and infrastructure challenges, with comparable dependence on tourism and Sami cultural identity to sustain municipal services.
• Kuhmo: Rural municipality in Kainuu, eastern Finland, with a similarly small population base, comparable service portfolio, and shared reliance on tourism assets and regional inter-municipal cooperation.
• Kittilä: Northern Finnish municipality of similar scale that has successfully leveraged tourism (Levi ski resort) to broaden its economic base, offering a relevant comparison for Ilomantsi's national-park tourism strategy.
• Lieksa: Neighboring rural municipality in North Karelia, Finland, facing similar demographic challenges (small population, aging residents, eastern border proximity) and delivering a comparable portfolio of education, social, and infrastructure services.

Broad incumbents

• Kuopio: Major eastern Finnish city providing a comparable mix of education, social, and cultural services at much greater scale; serves as a regional benchmark for municipal service delivery and digital infrastructure investment.
• Joensuu: Capital of the North Karelia region and lead municipality of the employment-area consortium that now governs Ilomantsi's workforce services; offers an urban benchmark and direct administrative partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPTXEBSwIzfNe_kQlAnsT1Q/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ilomantsinkunta
• Instagraminstagram.com/ilomantsinkunta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ilomantsin-kunta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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