Viitasaaren kaupunki

What Viitasaaren kaupunki does

Viitasaaren kaupunki (Business ID 0208573-0) is a Finnish municipal government entity headquartered at Keskitie 10, 44500 Viitasaari, in the Central Finland (Keski-Suomi) region and the Sydän-Suomi (Heart of Finland) subarea. It provides the statutory public-service portfolio of a Finnish city municipality to its residents, organized into six service areas: Work and Business Services (Työ ja yrityspalvelut), Housing and Environment (Asuminen ja ympäristö), Culture and Leisure (Kulttuuri ja vapaa-aika), Early Childhood Education and Schooling (Varhaiskasvatus ja koulutus), Welfare and Health (Hyvinvointi ja terveys), and City Administration (Kaupunki ja hallinto). Service delivery relies on a network of physical facilities - City Hall (Kaupungintalo), the municipal library (Kirjasto) with self-service hours, the Simmari swimming hall, Viitasaari Areena, Kolima camp center, Lyhty cultural venue, the Lennätin co-working facility, schools, sports areas, and parks - alongside a digital service portal, Sähköinen asiointi, which handles e-services, online payments, early-childhood-education enrollment, and permit applications.

Name

Viitasaaren kaupunki

Legal name

Viitasaaren kaupunki

Website

https://viitasaari.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Viitasaaren kaupunki is a Finnish municipal government entity providing statutory public services - education, childcare, libraries, recreation, zoning, and cultural programs - to residents of the Sydän-Suomi area in Central Finland, funded by municipal taxes, service fees, and state transfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Early childhood education
• Public library services
• Recreational facilities
• Urban planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Viitasaari

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Primary revenue stream from municipal income taxes collected from residents and businesses operating within Viitasaari municipality
2. Service Fees: Fees collected for public services including varhaiskasvatus (early childhood education), ruokapalvelut (food services), tilapalvelu (facility services), and recreational facilities like uimahalli Simmari (swimming hall)
3. Government Transfers and Subsidies: State funding and subsidies received from the Finnish government for education, healthcare (now managed by hyvinvointialue), and infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Viitasaaren kaupunki is a Finnish municipal government entity that delivers public administration, education from early childhood through upper secondary, library services, recreational facilities (including the swimming hall Simmari), cultural services, urban planning, housing, and environmental services to its residents and businesses. It also supports tourism through the Visit Viitasaari channel and operates shared administrative services through the Wiitaunioni municipal union with Pihtipudas. Revenue comes from municipal taxes, state transfers, and user fees for services such as daycare and recreational facilities.

Product overview

Viitasaaren kaupunki is a Finnish municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services through its website and physical facilities. The city's services are organized into six main service areas: Work and Business Services (Työ ja yrityspalvelut), Housing and Environment (Asuminen ja ympäristö), Culture and Leisure (Kulttuuri ja vapaa-aika), Early Childhood Education and Schooling (Varhaiskasvatus ja koulutus), Welfare and Health (Hyvinvointi ja terveys), and City Administration (Kaupunki ja hallinto). Key service facilities and offerings include the municipal library network (Kirjasto) with digital services (Keski-verkkokirjasto), swimming hall Simmari, the Savivuori outdoor recreation area, an 'intelligent gym' (Älykuntosali), Viitasaari Areena event venue, Koliman camp center, Lyhty Viitasaari cultural center, the Lennätin co-working facility, cultural services such as Kulttuuritalo Kartano and Valon Viitasaari festival, various sports facilities, and comprehensive educational and social services. The municipality also operates a mobile library service and provides tourism-related services through the Visit Viitasaari platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pikkasen parempi periferia: Marketing tagline meaning 'a slightly better periphery' used to promote Viitasaari as a tourism and living destination

Products and services

• Viitasaari Library (Kirjasto) Municipal library providing borrowing services, reading programmes for children and adults, digital library access (Keski-verkkokirjasto), self-service library, equipment loans, and educational support for schools.
• Early Childhood Education (Varhaiskasvatus) Municipal early childhood education and daycare services with family-income-based fees and sibling discounts, available to residents with young children.
• Swimming Hall Simmari (Uimahalli Simmari) Public aquatic sports and fitness facility with published entry price list including individual, season pass, and group rates.
• Lennätin Co-working Space (Lennätin yhteis- ja etätyötila) Shared co-working and remote work facility offered to entrepreneurs, remote workers, and businesses as part of the city's vitality promise initiative.
• Viitasaari Areena Event Venue Municipal event and arena venue supporting cultural events, community gatherings, and indoor activities in Viitasaari.
• Digital Services Portal (Sähköinen asiointi) Online municipal service portal providing access to administrative services including early childhood education enrollment, permit applications, and municipal fee payments.
• Viitasaari Building Supervision and Permitting (Rakennusvalvonta / Lupapiste) Municipal building supervision and permitting services for residents and businesses, delivered through the Lupapiste permit platform integrated with national systems.
• Harbours and Marina Services (Satamat ja venepaikat) Municipal harbour services along Lake Keitele including guest harbours (vierasvenesatamat), ice station, city boats (kaupunkiveneet), and boat ramps.
• Plot Sales and Rentals (Tontit) Municipal services for the reservation, sale, and rental of residential, commercial, and industrial plots, including private listings submission.
• Water, Heat, and Waste Services (Lämpö, vesi ja jätehuolto) Municipal utility services including district heating, water supply, electricity, and waste management for residents.
• Lyhty Viitasaari Cultural Centre Cultural centre located in the heritage Lyhty Viitasaari building hosting cultural programmes, exhibitions, and community arts activities.
• Savivuori Outdoor Recreation Area Municipal outdoor recreation area offering hiking, skiing, and nature-based activities with associated sports and leisure infrastructure.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WiitaunionicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal union (yhteistyö) partnership with Pihtipudas for shared service delivery. The Wiitaunioni historically encompassed Viitasaari and Pihtipudas municipalities for joint administrative functions.
• Wiilo (Wiitaseudun logistiikkakeskus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional logistics center project (Wiitaseudun logistiikkakeskus Wiilo) developing logistics infrastructure and terminal cooperation for Northern Keski-Suomi.
• Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialue (Central Finland Wellbeing Area)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership since January 1, 2023, where the wellbeing area manages social, health, and rescue services previously provided directly by Viitasaari municipality.
• Sydän-Suomi (Heart of Finland region)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperation with other municipalities in the Sydän-Suomi area for tourism promotion, business services, and shared initiatives. Operates joint tourism e-commerce platform and event information.
• Visit ViitasaariminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism marketing partnership promoting Viitasaari businesses, accommodations, restaurants, and activities to visitors.
• Pohjoisen Keski-Suomen ympäristötoimi (Northern Keski-Suomi Environmental Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared environmental services covering environmental health supervision, animal care, environmental protection, and building supervision across multiple municipalities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kivijärven kunta: Small neighboring Northern Keski-Suomi municipality with comparable education, recreation, and library services. Shares environmental services and is geographically intertwined with Viitasaari.
• Kannonkosken kunta: Small neighboring municipality in Northern Keski-Suomi with a similar demographic and service-delivery profile. Direct participant in the same regional environmental services partnership.
• Kinnulan kunta: Small neighboring municipality in Northern Keski-Suomi offering a similar municipal service portfolio. Operates in the same regional cooperation frameworks.
• Pihtiputaan kunta: Neighboring Northern Keski-Suomi municipality and former partner in Wiitaunioni joint administration. Comparable in service portfolio (K-12 education, early childhood, recreation, library) and small-population tax base constraints.

Regional players

• Karstulan kunta: Mid-sized Central Finland municipality with similar municipal service offerings and economic profile, operating in the same regional cooperation context.
• Äänekosken kaupunki: Larger neighboring Central Finland city with a similar service mix (education, recreation, business support) and a more industrial economic base. Comparable as a regional peer serving the same Sydän-Suomi catchment.
• Kyyjärven kunta: Small Central Finland municipality with comparable service offerings and rural demographic profile. Participates in joint regional services and shares the same keski-suomi hyvinvointialue.
• Perho: Small neighboring municipality in the Central Finland / Ostrobothnia border area with comparable municipal services and rural demographic profile.
• Soinin kunta: Small neighboring South Ostrobothnia / Central Finland border municipality with a comparable rural service portfolio and demographic profile.
• Saarijärven kaupunki: Central Finland municipality of similar urban-rural profile offering comparable municipal services. Operates in the same Keski-Suomi region and shares the same hyvinvointialue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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