Jēkabpils novads

What Jēkabpils novads does

Jēkabpils novada pašvaldība is the municipal government authority for the Jēkabpils region in southeastern Latvia, providing public administration, education, social services, cultural programs, and economic development support to residents across 26 administrative units. The entity operates through a centralized administration, a client service department, and three sub-branded operating arms — Jēkabpils Sporta centrs (sports center), Tūrisma informācijas centrs (tourism information center), and the Jaunāmuiža municipal agency — plus formal structural divisions for Development, Education, Culture, Social Service, Construction, and the Orphan's Court. Its service population spans residents of the city of Jēkabpils and surrounding towns and parishes including Aknīste, Viesīte, and approximately 20 smaller parish administrations, with a heritage footprint of 123+ protected sites including a UNESCO World Heritage Struve Geodetic Arc measurement point.

The municipality's principal product is its unified citizen portal at jekabpils.lv, which delivers electronic services for civil registration, residence declaration, business licensing, social benefit requests, and document issuance. The platform includes accessibility features such as font-size adjustment (100%–200%), contrast modes, screen-reader compatibility with JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver, keyboard-only navigation, and an easy-to-read plain language option, and is available in Latvian and English. Supporting digital infrastructure is managed by a dedicated Information Technology Department led by Edgars Katiņš; no public API, SDK, or mobile application is offered, and there is no disclosed AI/ML functionality. The entity holds formally registered brand-identity assets including the Jēkabpils County Coat of Arms and Flag under Latvian heraldic regulation.

As a public-sector entity, Jēkabpils novada pašvaldība is funded through municipal taxes (notably the property tax, NĪN), state budget allocations, EU project funding (including programs such as SMEPRO 2), and administrative fees — including a €7 charge for civil status certificates and various license fees for street trading, business authorizations, and social services. Economic development is supported through a competitive grant program (the 'Support for Starting and Developing Economic Activities' competition) offering up to €6,000 per applicant at 75% co-financing intensity, with a 2025 program budget of €30,000. Distribution combines direct in-person service at municipal offices, an electronic service portal, a 26-unit administrative footprint, a 24/7 customer hotline (+371 80205008), and a broad social-media presence across Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Draugiem. The entity's market is geographically captive: its legal monopoly within the Jēkabpils novads administrative boundary functions as both its defining constraint and its primary competitive moat.

Name

Jēkabpils novads

Legal name

Jēkabpils novada pašvaldība

Website

https://jekabpils.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jēkabpils novada pašvaldība is the municipal government authority for the Jēkabpils region of southeastern Latvia, providing public administration, education, social, and cultural services to approximately 25,000 residents across 26 administrative units, funded through taxes, EU project funding, and administrative fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Civil registration services
• Social welfare services
• Entrepreneurship support grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Jēkabpils

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Jēkabpils Municipal Government is funded primarily through municipal taxes including property tax (NĪN), fees for municipal services, and allocations from the state budget. Revenue supports public administration, education, social services, cultural programs, and infrastructure maintenance.
2. EU Project Funding: The municipality receives European Union funding for various development projects including entrepreneurship support programs (SMEPRO 2) and regional development initiatives.
3. Administrative Fees and Service Charges: Fees collected for various municipal services including document issuance (e.g., 7 EUR for birth/death certificate), street trading permits, business authorizations, and social services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jēkabpils novada pašvaldība is a Latvian municipal government authority that provides public administrative services to residents and businesses across 26 administrative units. Core offerings include civil registration (birth, marriage, death records), residence declaration, social welfare and disability support, education administration, cultural programs, urban planning, business licensing, entrepreneurship grant programs, and property/asset management. Services are delivered through in-person municipal offices and an electronic portal on jekabpils.lv.

Product overview

Jēkabpils novada pašvaldība operates as a municipal government entity with a unified website portal (jekabpils.lv) providing administrative services to citizens. The product portfolio consists of the main municipal website as a citizen service platform, combined with sub-branded services including Jēkabpils Sporta centrs (sports facilities), Tūrisma informācijas centrs (tourism information), and Jaunmuiža agency. The municipality also runs a business competition grant program supporting local economic development with funding up to €6,000 per applicant. Services are delivered both electronically through the website and on-site at municipal offices, covering areas such as civil registration, social services, disability support, housing assistance, and business development support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pašvaldības pakalpojumi (Municipal Administrative Services) Electronic and on-site administrative services provided by the municipality, including birth registration, residence declaration, street trade permits, alcohol production authorization, social services, disability support, crisis assistance, and care services. Targeted at residents and businesses within Jēkabpils Municipality.
• Uzņēmējdarbības konkurss (Business Support Competition Grant Program) Grant program providing up to €6,000 (75% intensity) for business startups and development in Jēkabpils Municipality, covering equipment, licenses, software, patents, trademarks, prototyping, marketing, and training. Targeted at local entrepreneurs and SMEs.
• Jēkabpils Sporta centrs (Sports Center) Sports center operated by the municipality providing sports facilities and programs for residents of Jēkabpils Municipality.
• Tūrisma informācijas centrs (Tourism Information Center) Tourism information center providing information about tourism and recreation opportunities in Jēkabpils region including Aknīste, Viesīte, and surrounding areas. Targeted at visitors and tourists.
• Jaunmuiža Municipal Agency Municipal agency under Jēkabpils novada pašvaldība providing services to the local community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 EUR available funding for entrepreneurship support competition in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Białogard (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin city partnership with Białogard municipality in Poland. Cooperation in cultural exchange, youth activities, and amateur arts performances.
• Czerwionka-Leszczyny (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement signed June 27, 2004 for cooperation in culture, sports, recreation, education, business, NGO activities, tourism, and museum operation.
• Czeladź (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin city partnership with Czeladź municipality in Poland, Silesia region. Cultural exchange and youth cooperation.
• Sokołów Podlaski (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwinning agreement signed November 1992 (updated May 5, 2004) covering partnership in education, culture, sports, recreation, business, NGO activities, tourism, museum operation, and investment planning.
• Rokiškis (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed March 11, 2010 for fostering cooperation in cultural, economic, social, and educational fields. Includes cross-border project participation, business development, higher education exchange, and environment protection.
• Zarasai (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin city partnership with Zarasai municipality in Lithuania, approximately 100km from Jēkabpils. Cooperation in various municipal development areas.
• Kupiškis (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed December 21, 2018 between Kupiškis district municipality and Jēkabpils municipality. Cultural and administrative exchange cooperation.
• Melle (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal twinning agreement signed September 5, 1998. Cooperation began in 1993 through German-Baltic society in Melle and Latvian-German society in Jēkabpils. Includes youth exchange, school partnerships, and cultural collaboration between Jēkabpils arts school and Melle gallery.
• Parchim (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin city partnership between Parchim municipality and Jēkabpils. Cultural exchange including performances by Rubeņu amateur arts groups and youth dance ensembles in Släne, Germany.
• Maardu (Estonia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed February 16, 2003. Envisages economic ties development, support for cooperation between grocery producers and trading enterprises, promotion of business exchange, and joint investment projects in infrastructure and public services.
• Garachukhur (Azerbaijan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement in force since August 16, 2012. Aims to promote exchange of experience, improve preparation and implementation of economic, social, and environmental development projects, and implement joint projects in local economy, social issues, and public service areas.
• Myrhorod (Ukraine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement signed November 19, 2014 for cooperation in culture and cultural exchange, conservation of historical heritage, development of tourism and economic collaboration. Myrhorod is a resort town in Poltava province known for mineral waters.
• Vyzhnytsia (Ukraine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with Vyzhnytsia municipality in Ukraine. Includes cultural exchange, participation in Hucul festival celebrations, and visits to Vyzhnytsia National Park.
• Zhydachiv (Ukraine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin city partnership with Zhydachiv municipality. Cultural exchange activities and municipal cooperation.
• Averøy (Norway)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with Averøy municipality in Norway. Includes Youth in Action camp cooperation, entrepreneurship exchange, and cultural activities.
• Cumpăna (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed in Jēkabpils. Cultural exchange between municipalities in Romania and Latvia.
• LIAA (Latvian Investment and Development Agency)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLIAA representation office in Jēkabpils provides state support services for entrepreneurs including business development consulting, funding information, and export assistance.
• Jēkabpils Entrepreneurs Association (JUB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJēkabpils Entrepreneurs Association provides local business networking, advocacy, and support services for members. Collaborates with municipality on Entrepreneur Days and business awards.
• Latvian Employers' Confederation (LDDK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational employers' confederation providing policy advocacy and business support services to members in Jēkabpils region.
• Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LTRK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational chamber of commerce providing export assistance, business matchmaking, and training services to entrepreneurs in Jēkabpils.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Maardu Linnavalitsus: Estonian municipal authority with an existing cooperation agreement with Jēkabpils; provides overlapping local-government functions (administration, education, social services, business support) under Estonia's local-government framework.
• Zarasų rajono savivaldybė: Lithuanian district municipality and Jēkabpils twin city, located approximately 100km away; offers highly comparable municipal services to a similarly-sized population in a neighboring Baltic jurisdiction.
• Rokiškio rajono savivaldybė: Lithuanian district municipality and existing Jēkabpils twin city partner; performs an analogous set of municipal functions (education, social services, culture, economic development) under a comparable Baltic local-government framework.

Others

• Latvijas Pašvaldību savienība: The Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments — the national membership body representing all Latvian municipalities including Jēkabpils, providing policy advocacy, training, and shared services to peer municipalities.

Direct peers

• Jelgavas novada pašvaldība: Another Latvian novads municipality with a similar mix of city and parish administrative units, providing education, social welfare, cultural and economic development services on a comparable scale.
• Rēzekne novada pašvaldība: A Latvian municipal government (novads) of comparable rural-urban composition and population scale, delivering the same full menu of municipal functions (education, social services, culture, planning) to citizens across multiple parish administrations.
• Ogres novada pašvaldība: Latvian novads municipality with comparable scale and service scope — civil registration, education, social services, cultural programs, and economic development — delivered through multiple parish and city administrations.
• Valmieras novada pašvaldība: A Latvian municipal government operating with a similar multi-unit administrative structure and providing parallel services including business support, education administration, and social services across its territory.
• Gulbenes novada pašvaldība: Smaller Latvian rural-dominated municipal government with a similar structural setup of parish administrations providing education, social services, and economic development support to residents.

Broad incumbents

• Liepājas valstspilsētas pašvaldība: A larger Latvian state-city municipal government that performs overlapping municipal functions but on a meaningfully bigger scale and budget, serving as a broader incumbent in the same Latvian municipal-government category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JekabpilsLV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCG3dtI69UGOEgH2XNNTshTA
• Facebookfacebook.com/jekabpilslv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/j%C4%93kabpils
• Instagraminstagram.com/jekabpilslv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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