Virolahti Municipality

What Virolahti Municipality does

Virolahti Municipality (Virolahden kunta) is a Finnish public-sector municipal government entity serving approximately 3,000 permanent residents in the Kymenlaakso region of southeastern Finland, near the Russian border. It was established as a municipality in 1336 and operates with a workforce of 51-100 employees delivering the full statutory range of local public services, including housing and rental services (Vuokratalot Oy), early childhood education and daycare (kindergartens in Virolahti and Klamila), water supply and sewage, waste management (in partnership with Kymenlaakson Jäte Oy), building permits and land-use zoning, public transport, and cultural and recreational services.

Its operations are funded primarily through municipal taxation, state government transfers, and fees for public services, consistent with the Finnish municipal finance model. The municipality does not produce or sell commercial technology products; its service delivery relies on conventional public-administration processes rather than proprietary technology platforms. Strategic activity is oriented toward service-region cooperation (with Miehikkälä, Hamina, and the Kymenlaakso welfare county), residential land development (Pajulahti area), and infrastructure planning, including a February 2026 zoning amendment enabling a new heat power plant. A joint merger study with Hamina municipality is also underway.

Name

Virolahti Municipality

Legal name

Virolahden kunta

Website

https://virolahti.fi

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Virolahti Municipality is a Finnish public-sector municipal government serving approximately 3,000 permanent residents in the Kymenlaakso region, delivering housing, education, water, waste management, zoning, and cultural services funded by municipal taxes, state transfers, and service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration and Municipal Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public rental housing
• Water and waste management
• Building permit services
• Public education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Virolahti

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: Primary revenue source from municipal taxes collected from residents and businesses within the municipality
2. Public Service Fees: Fees collected for various municipal services including water and sewage, waste management, rental housing, child care, and other public services
3. State Government Funding: Government subsidies and state funding allocated to municipalities for public services

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Virolahti Municipality is a Finnish local government entity providing statutory public services to residents and businesses within its 370 km² territory in the Kymenlaakso region. Its core offerings include municipal rental housing (operated through three wholly-owned housing companies), residential building plot sales, water and sewage services, waste management coordination, electronic building permit processing, early childhood and basic education, public transport, library and cultural services, and tourism promotion through Visit Virolahti.

Product overview

Virolahti Municipality operates as a local government providing public services organized into major functional areas: housing (rental apartments, building plots, short-term furnished rentals), education (early childhood education, primary school, upper secondary with competitive riding program), technical services (water and sewage, waste management, building permits), culture and recreation (library, sports, youth services), and tourism (Visit Virolahti). The municipality's digital presence includes e-services for building permits via the national Lupapiste portal, water meter reading submissions, and online housing applications. Core services are supplemented by regional partnerships including health services through Kymenlaakson hyvinvointialue and waste management through Kymenlaakson Jäte Oy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vuokra-asunnot (Municipal Rental Housing Service) Municipal rental housing service offering apartments in Virojoki, Klamila, and surrounding areas, managed through wholly-owned subsidiaries Koy Virolahden Vuokra-asunnot, Koy Virolahden Satakieli, and Koy Virolahden Lehtokerttu. Units range from compact studios to family-sized apartments with monthly rents from 363.60€ (2-room) to 837.11€ (4-room).
• Omakotitontit (Residential Building Plots) Sale of municipal residential building plots across 17 named areas including Pajulahti (newest area with 50+ plots), Virojoki, Klamila, Häppilä, Kattilainen, Ravijoki, Ravijärvi, Ylä-Pihlaja, and Vaalimaa. Plot prices range from 10,200€ to 13,600€ with sizes 1,440–2,380 m² and building rights of 300–400 m².
• Lyhytaikaiseen vuokraukseen kalustetut asunnot (Furnished Short-Term Rental Apartments) Furnished apartments available for short-term rental at Itätie 8 A/B and Kuoretie 13 A 2 in Virojoki. Includes electricity and water in the rental price.
• Lupapiste (Electronic Building Permit Service) Electronic building permit application service provided through the national Lupapiste.fi portal. Covers building permits, activity notifications, demolition permits, landscape work permits, and deviation approvals.
• Vesimittarin lukeman ilmoittaminen (Water Meter Reading Service) Digital form service for reporting water meter readings for properties connected to the municipal water and sewage system. Readings submitted by September 30 for accurate billing.
• Jätehuolto (Waste Management Services) Municipal waste management including sorted waste collection points, hazardous waste collection events, composting guidance, and waste transportation services managed through Kymenlaakson Jäte Oy. Includes annual waste collection fee (92.98€ permanent, 51.87€ non-year-round) and base fee (43.93€/28.37€).
• Vesihuolto (Water and Sewage Services) Municipal water supply from own water intake facility and wastewater treatment through Hamina Nuutniemi plant. Includes water quality monitoring, connection services (24.48€/m² connection fee), and water post facilities.
• Kesä-info (Summer Information Service) Comprehensive summer information portal for seasonal residents covering boat slips, waste recycling points, water posts, health services, swimming beaches, carpet washing areas, and tourism activities.
• Joukkoliikenne ja palveluliikenne (Public Transport Services) Public bus transport operated by Liikenne Vuorela with connections to Hamina and seasonal service transport. Kaakon kausilippu regional season ticket (90€/30 days) available for Virojoki-Hamina route. Service transport fare 5€/direction.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kymenlaakson Jäte OycoreOthersRegional waste management company responsible for organizing waste collection, recycling stations, and hazardous waste disposal in the Virolahti area. Operates rotating waste stations and manages waste fees for the municipality.
• Kymenlaakson PelastuslaitoscoreOthersRegional rescue services responsible for emergency response, fire safety, and rescue operations in the Virolahti area. Includes coordination with local volunteer fire departments.
• Kymenlaakson HyvinvointialuecoreOthersRegional welfare area responsible for organizing social and healthcare services in the Kymenlaakso region, including Virolahti. Manages health stations, dental care, and social services.
• Miehikkälän kuntacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared service partnership for building inspection services. Virolahti purchases building inspection services from Miehikkälä municipality. Also shares administrative services and joint planning initiatives.
• Liikenne Vuorela OycoreOthersLocal transportation company providing bus services in the Virolahti area. Operates scheduled routes and service transport, using Matkahuolto ticketing systems.
• Haminan kaupunkicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in environmental health services, animal care, veterinary services, and environmental protection. Hamina provides veterinary and environmental health services for Virolahti residents.
• Kymen jätelautakuntacoreOthersRegional waste authority based in Kouvola managing waste legislation compliance, waste fees, and waste management permits for Virolahti and other Kymenlaakso municipalities.
• Klamilan Veneilijät ryminorOthersLocal yacht club in Klamila managing marina operations and boat services. Information provided on Klamila harbor boat berths.
• Kotkan ja Haminan kaupungit sekä Pyhtään ja Miehikkälän kunnatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint strategic general plan cooperation covering Kotka-Hamina region. Collaborative spatial planning for regional development including Virolahti.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCip4yGb6ViHKPBIZ_IL73vQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/virolahdenkunta
• Instagraminstagram.com/visitvirolahti/?hl=fi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virolahden-kunta-virolahti-municipality

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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