Evijärven kunta

What Evijärven kunta does

Evijärven kunta is a Finnish public-sector municipality (kunta) founded in 1867, serving approximately 2,300–2,500 residents at the geographic intersection of three Finnish regions — South Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia, and Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia — on main roads 63 and 68. It operates as a Local Government Act entity with a statutory monopoly on municipal service delivery within its boundaries. The municipality delivers a comprehensive public service portfolio including early childhood education, comprehensive schooling (grades 1–9), upper secondary education, public library services (connected to the Eepos network), youth services, sports and recreation, water and sewage utilities, waste management (via Ekorosk Oy), environmental administration, and economic development support. Healthcare and social services are delivered via the Etelä-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue regional wellbeing authority. Cultural and tourism offerings center on the Väinöntalo regional museum (19 buildings, ~20,000 artifacts), the Limutippumuseo, Taidetila Tiira exhibition space, summer theater, and the Kraatterijärvi UNESCO Global Geopark affiliation.

The municipality's technology stack is composed of standard public-sector platforms rather than proprietary systems: the official website (evijarvi.fi) and the Yrityskoho business portal are built on WebGarden Oy's website platform; the EvijärviAPP mobile application is published on iOS App Store and Google Play; decision-making documents are published via tweb.evijarvi.fi; the library runs on the Eepos library network; electronic invoicing is processed through CGI; and remote work spaces are managed through flextila.com. The website is WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility-compliant and GDPR-compliant. No AI/ML capabilities are deployed. Digital service integration extends to Kuntarekry (recruitment), Suomi.fi (forms), Nuortenideat.fi (youth participation), Oikotie/Etuovi (housing), Työmarkkinatori (employment), and InfoFinland/Migri (immigration).

Revenue derives from five primary streams: municipal income tax (kunnallisverotulo), state allocations (valtionosuudet), service fees (palvelumaksut) for childcare, housing, and permits, property tax (kiinteistöverotulo), and usage-based water and sewage utility charges. Pricing for most basic services (library, basic education) is implicit through taxation, with user fees applied to early childhood education, rental housing, water/sewage, and permits. The municipality reported a 2025 financial surplus of approximately €580,000, continuing a positive trend, though it has flagged tighter municipal-sector finances ahead. Leadership is provided by Municipal Manager Mikko Huhtala, with a small core team of 14 listed municipal staff and broader service delivery through ~10 named department heads and regional partner organizations.

Name

Evijärven kunta

Legal name

Evijärven kunta

Website

https://evijarvi.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evijärven kunta is a Finnish public-sector municipality serving ~2,300–2,500 residents with statutory public services including education, water/sewage, library, youth, and economic development. Revenue derives from municipal taxes, state allocations, property tax, and service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Municipal Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Public education services
• Early childhood education
• Water and sewage utility
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Evijärvi

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Kunnallisverotulo (Municipal Tax Revenue): Municipal income taxes constitute a primary revenue stream for Evijärven kunta, supplementing state funding and service fees. The municipality's budget is supported by tax revenues as a core component of municipal finance.
2. Valtionosuudet (State Allocations): State allocations and government subsidies form a significant portion of municipal revenue, supporting public services delivery across education, social services, and infrastructure.
3. Palvelumaksut (Service Fees): Fees charged for various municipal services including childcare, housing rentals, water and sewage services, library services, and other public services. The municipality also generates revenue from property leases and business premises.
4. Vesi- ja viemärilaitos (Water and Sewage Utility): The municipal water and sewage utility (vesilaitos) provides water supply and wastewater services, generating revenue through service charges to households and businesses.
5. Kiinteistöverotulo (Property Tax Revenue): Property taxes collected from real estate owners within the municipality contribute to municipal revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Evijärven kunta is a Finnish municipality providing public administrative services to approximately 2,300–2,500 residents, including early childhood education, basic and upper secondary schooling, public library services, water and sewage utility, housing services, environmental and waste management, business development, and cultural and recreational programs. Services are delivered through the town hall, schools, library, fitness center, museums, and digital channels such as the evijarvi.fi website and the EvijärviAPP mobile application.

Product overview

Evijärven kunta is a Finnish municipality of approximately 2,300–2,500 residents in Southern Ostrobothnia, operating a multi-channel service portfolio centered on its official website (evijarvi.fi) and the Yrityskoho business portal (yrityskoho.evijarvi.fi). The primary digital product is the municipal website built on the WebGarden Oy platform, complemented by the EvijärviAPP available on App Store and Google Play. The municipality delivers core public services including early childhood education (varhaiskasvatus), comprehensive school (perusopetus), upper secondary school (lukio), public library (kirjasto) connected to the Eepos network, a fitness center (kuntoilukeskus), youth spaces (nuorisotilat), and sports/recreation facilities. Cultural offerings include the Väinöntalo regional museum (19 buildings, ~20,000 artifacts), the Limutippumuseo (soda factory museum), Taidetila Tiira exhibition space, and the annual summer theater staged at the museum grounds. The municipality runs community programs such as the annual Evijärvi-viikko festival, the Harrastamisen Suomen malli hobby club program, youth summer job subsidies, hobby cost support, and a village development fund. Economic development is supported through the Yrityskoho portal, Järvi-Pohjanmaan Yrityspalvelut (JPYP), and Kuntayhtymä Kymppi for employment services. Remote work spaces are managed via the Flextila platform. Tourism products include the Kraatterijärvi Geopark, hotel-restaurant TuuHet, and Sillankorva camping site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Evijärven kunta Official Website (evijarvi.fi) Primary digital portal and self-service channel of Evijärven kunta, providing residents with information and digital access to municipal services, decision-making documents, housing, education, health, leisure, culture, tourism, and employment.
• EvijärviAPP Official mobile application of Evijärven kunta for iOS and Android, providing push notifications, municipal news, and direct access to municipal services.
• Vesilaitos (Water and Sewage Utility) Municipal water supply and wastewater service operated by Evijärven kunta, managed by Water Plant Manager Matti Försti, providing water distribution, maintenance, and outage communications to residents and businesses.
• Evijärven kirjasto (Evijärvi Library) Public library offering physical and digital lending, a researcher's room, self-service access via Eepos card, children's programs, and a meeting room, connected to the Eepos library network.
• Varhaiskasvatus ja esiopetus (Early Childhood Education and Pre-primary) Early childhood education (varhaiskasvatus) and pre-primary education (esiopetus) services provided by Evijärven kunta for resident families with young children.
• Perusopetus ja lukio (Comprehensive and Upper Secondary School) Comprehensive school (grades 1–9) and upper secondary school (lukio) education services delivered in Evijärvi, with a new multi-purpose building for upper secondary and library use scheduled for completion at the end of 2027.
• Evijärven kuntoilukeskus (Municipal Fitness Center) Municipal fitness center located near the school campus (Peltoaho), offering gym access and membership options to residents.
• Nuorisotilat (Youth Spaces) Youth spaces operated at the municipal hall providing activities including board games, billiards, air hockey, PlayStation, and music for young people in grades 4–17.
• Väinöntalo – Järviseudun museo Regional heritage museum presenting 19th-century rural life through 19 buildings, approximately 20,000 artifacts, a museum shop (Muorinpuoti), and a museum café, also hosting summer theater performances.
• Limutippumuseo Museum dedicated to the history of Akseli and Edith Kasken's soft drink factory (limonaaditehdas), displaying original equipment, bottles, washing machines, labels, and baskets; open by appointment only.
• Kesäteatteri (Summer Theater) Annual summer theater productions staged at the Väinöntalo museum grounds; the 2026 production is 'Mikä jälki meistä jää?' (What trace do we leave?).
• Taidetila Tiira (Exhibition Space) Exhibition space in the basement of Evijärvi town hall, with approximately 160 m² of wall space and 96 m² floor area, used for rotating exhibitions by professional and hobby artists year-round.
• Yrityskoho – Yrittäjien työkalupakki (Business Support Portal) Dedicated business support portal for entrepreneurs and business starters in Evijärvi, aggregating local services, funding, training, and business development resources across five thematic paths: starting a business, growing a business, business in transition, part-time/other entrepreneurship, and agriculture/forestry/fur farming.
• Nuorten kesätyötuki (Youth Summer Job Subsidy) Municipal subsidy program supporting summer employment of local young people aged 15–22 (born 2004–2011), providing €200 per employment period to businesses, organizations, and private individuals who hire Evijärvi youth during summer.
• Etätyötilat Evijärvellä (Remote Work Spaces) Remote work spaces provided by Evijärven kunta at the municipal hall (free, WiFi, printing) and at the library (researcher's room and meeting room for approximately 10 persons), bookable through the Flextila platform.
• Harrastustuki (Hobby Support Subsidy) Municipal subsidy enabling children and youth aged 0–17 in Evijärvi to participate in hobbies by covering up to €140/child/year and €420/family/year of hobby costs (club fees, licenses, team memberships), targeted at families with limited financial means.
• Kraatterijärvi Geopark (Municipal membership) International geopark spanning multiple municipalities with Evijärvi as a member, promoting geological heritage, nature tourism, and outdoor activities including the Tervareitti paddling route and cultural attractions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 financial result: approximately 580,000 EUR surplus, continuing trend of surplus years
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Järvi-Pohjanmaan Yrityspalvelu Oy (JPYP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPYP is a regional business and development service company co-owned by five municipalities (Alajärvi, Evijärvi, Lappajärvi, Soini, Vimpeli). Evijärven kunta is a shareholder/member of JPYP, which provides free and confidential business development services to companies at all stages — from startup to growth and internationalization. Services include business consulting, financing advice, internationalization support, and active project management for regional development. The partnership is fundamental to Evijärvi's economic development strategy.
• Kuntayhtymä KymppicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKuntayhtymä Kymppi is a joint municipal authority for employment services (TE-palvelut) serving ten municipalities in Järvi-Pohjanmaa including Evijärvi. From 1 January 2025, municipal responsibility for organizing employment services transferred to municipalities. The ten Kymppikunnat formed a joint arrangement to provide comprehensive employment and workforce services.
• Kraatterijärvi GeoparkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvijärvi is part of the Kraatterijärvi Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark covering municipalities including Evijärvi, Lappajärvi, and parts of Veteli and Soini. The Geopark promotes geological heritage tourism, nature education, and sustainable regional development. Evijärvi participates in Geopark Weeks (toukokuu-kesäkuu vaihteessa) with extensive programming, and benefits from increased tourism and visibility through the international Geopark network.
• Väinöntalo – Järviseudun museocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVäinöntalo – Järviseudun museo (Väinöntalo Museum) is a cultural institution run in connection with Evijärven kunta. The museum, founded by local historian Väinö Tuomaala, has 19 buildings and ~20,000 artifacts presenting local heritage. The municipality supports the museum and collaborates on summer theater productions, cultural events, and heritage projects (Väinöntalo eläväksi and Väinön jalanjäljissä projects). The museum is a key cultural tourism asset.
• Leader Aisapari ryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeader Aisapari is a local action group (LAG) association for regional development covering Evijärvi, Lappajärvi, Vimpeli, Alajärvi, Lapua, and Kauhava municipalities. Evijärvi participates in Leader-funded projects including village development funding (kylien kehittämisraha), nature trails (Uittomiehenlenkki), and cultural heritage initiatives. Leader co-funds development projects with municipalities and local organizations.
• Etelä-Pohjanmaan Hyvinvointialue (Hyvaep)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEtelä-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue (hyvaep.fi) is the regional wellbeing area that organizes healthcare, social services, and mental health services for Evijärvi residents. Evijärvi is part of this regional public service structure. The municipality works with Hyvaep for health center services, dental care, maternal/child health, and social services. Website reference: www.hyvaep.fi.
• Järvilakeuden kansalaisopistominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJärvilakeuden kansalaisopisto (Järviseutu Civic College) provides adult education and hobby courses for Evijärvi residents, including theater arts (taiteen perusopetus teatteritaiteessa). The municipality collaborates with the civic college on cultural courses, summer theater productions, and hobby programs. Website: jarvilakeus.fi.
• Ekorosk OyminorOthersEkorosk Oy handles waste management services for Evijärvi's residents and businesses, operating the local utility transfer station (hyötykäyttöasema) and recycling points. Ekorosk manages collection schedules, hazardous waste, garden waste, and recycling across the municipality.
• Evijärven yrittäjät (Entrepreneur Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvijärven yrittäjät (local entrepreneur association affiliated with Etelä-Pohjanmaan Yrittäjät) represents and supports local entrepreneurs. The municipality collaborates with the association on events including Evijärven markkinat, business development initiatives, and local economic promotion. Contact: Susanna Kohtanen, 040 5134831.
• Kauhavan seurakunta (Kauhava Parish)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKauhavan seurakunta (Kauhava Parish) collaborates with Evijärven kunta on joint events including the summer resident church service (Kesäasukkaiden kirkkopyhä) at Uittomieskämppä during Evijärvi-viikko, and other community initiatives. Evijärvi's church parish is one of five church districts within the Kauhava congregation.
• Nuorisokeskus Villa ElbaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuorisokeskus Villa Elba in Kokkola is the partner organization through which Evijärvi's youth participate in European Solidarity Corps volunteering, youth exchanges (Erasmus+), and international youth work. Evijärven municipality cooperates with Villa Elba to provide international opportunities for local youth including exchanges to Greece, Slovenia, and Denmark.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lapuan kaupunki: Lapua is a larger South Ostrobothnia town/former municipality operating within the same Kymppi employment federation and Leader Aisapari regional development group. It provides a scaled-up version of Evijärvi's community service model.
• Seinäjoen kaupunki: Seinäjoki is the regional capital of South Ostrobothnia and the administrative center of Etelä-Pohjanmaan Hyvinvointialue (the wellbeing area providing healthcare services to Evijärvi residents). It represents a scaled-up version of the regional coordination model.
• Kauhavan kaupunki: Kauhava is the larger regional municipality that hosts the rural administration area serving Evijärvi (rural affairs officer, agricultural subsidies, Kauhava parish). It represents the broader layer of regional administration that small municipalities rely on for scale services.

Direct peers

• Ähtärin kaupunki: Ähtäri is a small Southern Ostrobothnia municipality and Kymppi member with a comparable rural service profile, including Zoo Ähtäri, recreation, and cultural tourism assets that parallel Evijärvi's Geopark/museum strategy.
• Soinin kunta: Soini is a small South Ostrobothnia municipality and JPYP co-owner alongside Evijärvi, with comparable rural demographic profile and service delivery model. It is also a member of the Kraatterijärvi Geopark network.
• Halsuan kunta: Halsua is a small Central Ostrobothnia municipality of comparable scale to Evijärvi, sharing the same leader-region development patterns and rural demographic challenges. It serves as a near-peer benchmark for small Finnish municipal operations.
• Alajärven kaupunki: Alajärvi is a co-owner with Evijärvi in Järvi-Pohjanmaan Yrityspalvelut (JPYP) and a member of the same Kymppikunnat employment group. As a neighboring South Ostrobothnia municipality, it offers the same comprehensive municipal service portfolio (education, library, water, recreation) on a similar scale.
• Vimpelin kunta: Vimpeli is the fifth JPYP-owner municipality in Järvi-Pohjanmaa, with a comparable small-municipal operating model and shared partner relationships in economic development, employment, and tourism.
• Lappajärven kunta: Lappajärvi is a fellow Järvi-Pohjanmaa municipality sharing JPYP ownership, Kymppi employment services, and the Kraatterijärvi Geopark. Lappajärvi's crater lake is the centerpiece of the Geopark, giving it a closely comparable tourism and municipal-service profile.

Regional players

• Kokkolan kaupunki: Kokkola is the central Ostrobothnia regional center that hosts Nuorisokeskus Villa Elba, the partner through which Evijärvi youth access European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ programs. It serves as the urban anchor for youth and international exchange services in the region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles12 records

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