Uuraisten kunta

What Uuraisten kunta does

Uuraisten kunta is a Finnish municipality (kunta) located in the Central Finland (Keski-Suomi) region, operating as a public government entity under Finnish local government law. It delivers statutory public services to its residents, including early childhood education, basic education, housing, environmental protection, building permits and zoning, cultural and recreational services, library services, youth services, and economic development support. As of January 1, 2023, healthcare and social welfare services were transferred to the regional Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialue (Central Finland Welfare Area) as part of Finland's national social and healthcare reform, narrowing the municipality's direct service portfolio to education, technical, environmental, and cultural functions. The municipality is described as a growing community with the highest proportion of young residents in Central Finland and operates the Sun Uurainen (Vitality Uurainen) program to promote business development and economic vitality.

The municipality's digital product surface is modest and service-delivery oriented rather than technology-product oriented. Core offerings include the uurainen.fi official municipal website, the Sun Uurainen vitality portal for entrepreneurship and business services, and a wholly-owned rental housing subsidiary, Uuraisten Vuokratalot Oy. Online service channels include electronic service access (sähköinen asiointi) for early childhood education applications, building permits via the national Lupapiste.fi portal, and the Ketju inter-municipal communications platform. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or commercial software products; the technology footprint is limited to standard e-government and permitting infrastructure.

Uuraisten kunta's revenue model is that of a public municipality rather than a commercial enterprise. Funding derives from municipal income taxes, state subsidies under Finland's central government transfer system, and modest service fees for specific municipal services. There is no commercial pricing structure, no investor base, no funding rounds, and no equity capitalization. The entity serves three primary segments: municipal residents (the dominant segment, comprising children, families, working-age adults, and the elderly), local businesses and entrepreneurs (supported through business plots at the Kangashäkki area and the Sun Uurainen program), and potential new residents (targeted through relocation and housing plot information). Operations are governed by an elected municipal council (kunnanvaltuusto) and board (kunnanhallitus) under Finnish local government law.

Name

Uuraisten kunta

Legal name

Uuraisten kunta

Website

https://uurainen.fi

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Uuraisten kunta is a Finnish municipality in Central Finland delivering statutory public services including education, housing, environmental protection, and cultural services to its residents. It operates as a publicly funded government entity financed through municipal taxes, state subsidies, and service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (56179), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

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), Housing Benefits & Rent Subsidy Administration (BPAIAKAG), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public administration
• Early childhood education
• Rental housing services
• Environmental protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Uurainen

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Uuraisten kunta delivers statutory Finnish municipal services to its residents, including early childhood and basic education, housing and rental housing (via wholly-owned subsidiary Uuraisten Vuokratalot Oy), environmental protection, building supervision and zoning, water and waste services, youth services, library services, cultural and recreational services, and elderly transportation (Kutsutaksi). It also supports local economic development through the Sun Uurainen vitality initiative and provides official information, announcements, and online self-service (s\u00e4hk\u00f6inen asiointi) through its uurainen.fi portal.

Product overview

Uuraisten kunta operates primarily as a municipal service provider rather than a technology product company. The municipality offers a unified portfolio of public administration services including early childhood education, basic education, housing and environmental services, culture and leisure, tourism, and social/health services (the latter transferred to Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialue in 2023). The main digital products include the municipal website portal (uurainen.fi) serving as the central service channel, the Sun Uurainen vitality portal for business development, and Uuraisten Vuokratalot Oy for rental housing services. Services span building permits, environmental protection, waste water management, property management, library services, youth services, elderly care transportation (Kutsutaksi), and tourism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sun Uurainen: Economic vitality and business development initiative for the municipality
• Uurasposti

Products and services

• Uuraisten kunnan verkkosivusto (uurainen.fi) - Official Municipal Website and Online Services Official municipal website serving as the primary digital channel for citizen services, information, announcements, and municipal administration. Includes electronic services (sähköinen asiointi) for early childhood education applications, building permit information via Lupapiste.fi integration, and other online municipal services for Uurainen residents.
• Sun Uurainen - Local Vitality and Business Development Portal Economic vitality and business development portal promoting entrepreneurship, business services, and regional economic growth in Uurainen. Supports local entrepreneurs and businesses through enterprise plots at Kangash\u00e4kki, business service vouchers, and a business directory.
• Uuraisten Vuokratalot Oy - Municipal Rental Housing Services Rental housing services provided through the wholly-owned municipal housing company Uuraisten Vuokratalot Oy, offering apartments to Uurainen residents.
• Early Childhood Education Service (Varhaiskasvatus) Statutory early childhood education (varhaiskasvatus) service provided by Uurainen municipality for resident families with young children. Applications are submitted online through the municipality's electronic service portal.
• Kutsutaksi - Elderly Care Transportation Service Transportation service (Kutsutaksi) providing mobility support for elderly Uurainen residents, helping them access services and activities in the municipality.
• Building Supervision and Permit Service (Rakennusvalvonta) Building permit and supervision service (rakennusvalvonta) operated by Uurainen municipality. Handles building permits, building order, permit applications (via Lupapiste.fi), and related regulations and instructions for residents and businesses.
• Water Supply and Wastewater Services (Vesihuoltolaitos) Municipal water supply and wastewater service (vesihuoltolaitos), provided to Uurainen residents in coordination with local water cooperatives (vesiosuuskunnat) and including guidance on rural-area wastewater matters.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Saarijärvi kaupunki (Saarijärvi city) - Area Architect ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Regional architect (aluearkkitehti) Päivi Muhonen provides area architect services to Uurainen municipality through Saarijärvi city, supporting urban planning and zoning functions.
• Multian kunta, Petäjäveden kunta, Keuruun kaupunki (Multia, Petäjävesi, Keuruu municipalities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Joint climate action plan project (Läntisen Keski-Suomen seudullinen ilmastosuunnitelma -hanke) involving four Western Central Finland municipalities. The project is funded 100% by the Ministry of Environment and Uurainen municipality serves as the responsible municipality. Each municipality receives its own climate plan.
• Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialue (Central Finland Welfare Area)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since January 1, 2023, social welfare and healthcare services for Uurainen residents are provided through Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialue. This includes health services, elderly care, disability services, family services, and social work. Uurainen is one of the municipalities within this regional welfare area.
• Jyväskylän kaupunki (Jyväskylä city)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Regional cooperation for environmental health services (ympäristöterveys). Uurainen residents' concerns regarding environmental health matters are directed through Jyväskylä city's environmental health inspectors.
• Pohjoisen Keski-Suomen työllisyysalue (Northern Central Finland Employment Area)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Employment and livelihood services (työ- ja elinkeinopalvelut) for Uurainen residents are coordinated through the Northern Central Finland Employment Area.
• Kangashäkki, Kontiotie (Kangashäkki business area)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Uurainen municipality owns and develops industrial and business plots at Kangashäkki area, offering enterprise sites for businesses to locate in the municipality.
• Vanhustyön keskusliitto (Central Association for the Welfare of the Elderly)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership for repair advice (korjausneuvonta) services for elderly residents. The association provides guidance for home modification work such as widening doors or installing ramps to support aging in place.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Petäjäveden kunta: Small neighboring municipality that is already an active joint-project partner with Uurainen (regional climate plan). Highly comparable for population scale, rural service delivery, and inter-municipal cooperation models.
• Multian kunta: Small rural municipality in the same region and joint-project partner on the climate plan initiative. Directly comparable for service portfolio, fiscal constraints, and reliance on regional partnerships.
• Laukaan kunta: Larger neighboring municipality in Keski-Suomi providing similar municipal services. Comparable for service delivery model, regional cooperation patterns, and demographic mix in the same provincial context.
• Keuruun kaupunki: Nearby city and joint-project partner on the regional climate plan. Comparable for service delivery, environmental functions, and the mix of urban-rural responsibilities in Central Finland.
• Äänekosken kaupunki: Nearby city in Central Finland with a similar mix of municipal functions and Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialue membership. Comparable as a slightly larger peer within the same welfare area and regional service network.
• Saarijärven kaupunki: Partner municipality providing area architect services to Uurainen. Comparable for municipal governance and service-sharing arrangements within the Central Finland municipal network.
• Muuramen kunta: Neighboring municipality in Central Finland with a comparable small-to-mid population base and similar service portfolio. It is a direct comparable for municipal operations, tax base dynamics, and demographic trends in the same region.

Regional players

• Hankasalmen kunta: Small neighboring municipality in Central Finland with similar rural service profile. Useful as a peer for benchmarking demographic, fiscal, and service-delivery performance against nearby municipalities.
• Toivakan kunta: Small municipality in the wider Central Finland region with a comparable population scale and service scope. Relevant for benchmarking fiscal sustainability and resident-services delivery in a rural Keski-Suomi context.

Broad incumbents

• Jämsän kaupunki: Larger city in Central Finland offering a broader municipal service portfolio than Uurainen. Comparable for benchmarking municipal operations, housing, and business development in the same region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Uuraistenkunta
• Facebookfacebook.com/uuraistenkuntavirallinen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uuraisten-kunta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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