Kannuksen kaupunki - City of Kannus

What Kannuksen kaupunki - City of Kannus does

Kannuksen kaupunki (City of Kannus) is a Finnish municipal government entity located in Central Ostrobothnia, established as a city in 1986 with municipal roots dating to 1859. The city serves approximately 5,400 residents with statutory public services including early childhood education, comprehensive schooling (Takalo-Raasakan koulu, Juhani Vuorisen koulu), upper secondary education with sports and veterinary lines, waste management, environmental protection, land use planning, building permits, rental housing via the wholly-owned subsidiary Kannuksen Vuokra-Asunnot Oy, library services, youth services through Nuorisotila Yläri, and cultural services anchored at the Mäkiraonmäki museum and cultural centre. The KitinVapari sports complex (gym, swimming hall, fitness rooms, sports hall rentals) is a flagship amenity, with 36,119 gym visits and 53,869 swimming pool visits recorded in 2025, described as a record year. International positioning includes membership in the Charter of European Rural Communities — Kannus is the only Finnish municipality in this network — and a six-member delegation attended the 2026 annual meeting in Strzyżów, Poland.

The city's digital infrastructure is assembled from third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary technology: eDaisy for early childhood education electronic services, Wilma (Visma InSchool) for school management, Mealdoo for school/daycare meal planning, Buildercom for maintenance reporting, verkkokauppa.kannus.fi for sports and event tickets, Kuntarekry for recruitment, Tilainfo for facility booking, Paikallistv for council meeting streaming, Anders-Finna for shared library catalog access, and Suomi.fi Messages for official digital communications. The technology stack is interoperability-oriented rather than differentiated. The City holds a digital accessibility statement (saavutettavuusseloste) per the Act on the Provision of Digital Services, with WCAG compliance partially achieved (last updated 20.10.2023).

Revenue is generated through four streams: municipal taxation (income and property tax from residents and businesses), state subsidies and grants (e.g., 139,183 EUR STM grant for the OmaisVoima caregiver project), usage-based service fees (swimming 3.5–7.5 EUR per ticket, gym 7.5 EUR single / 37 EUR monthly / 240 EUR annual, sauna cabin rentals 65–150 EUR per 3 hours, sports facility rentals, childcare fees /), and waste management fees collected via Jokilaaksojen jätelautakunta through Vestia Oy. Direct financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The city is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, with the Hyvinvointipäivät wellness expo (11–12 September 2026) as the flagship event.

Name

Kannuksen kaupunki - City of Kannus

Legal name

Kannuksen kaupunki

Website

https://kannus.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kannuksen kaupunki (City of Kannus) is a Finnish municipal government serving approximately 5,400 residents in Central Ostrobothnia with statutory public services — education, sports facilities, library, cultural services, rental housing, and waste management — funded by municipal taxation, state grants, and user 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 (92512), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Transportation Services (4700)

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), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Public education services
• Public recreation services
• Welfare and housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kannus

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal taxation: Property tax and municipal income tax revenue from citizens and businesses
2. State subsidies and grants: Government funding including STM (Ministry of Social Affairs and Health) grants for welfare projects like OmaisVoima (139,183 EUR)
3. Service fees: User fees for municipal services including swimming pool, gym, sports facilities, rental facilities, day care, library services
4. Waste management fees: Jokilaaksojen jätelautakunta collects waste management fees through Vestia Oy

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kannuksen kaupunki (City of Kannus) is a Finnish municipal government providing public services to residents of the Central Ostrobothnia region. Its core offerings include education (early childhood education, comprehensive schools, upper secondary school with sports and veterinary lines), sports and wellness facilities (KitinVapari with swimming pool and gym), library services, rental housing through its subsidiary Kannuksen Vuokra-Asunnot Oy, youth services, cultural attractions (Mäkiraonmäki museum), and statutory municipal services such as land use planning, building permits, and environmental protection. The city also operates a regional waste management authority and provides digital municipal services through eDaisy, Wilma, and its own online store.

Product overview

Kannuksen kaupunki operates as a municipal government providing public services to citizens. The city's digital presence consists primarily of its official website portal (kannus.fi) which serves as the hub for accessing various municipal services. The core service portfolio includes KitinVapari sports and wellness center (offering swimming, gym, and sports facilities), municipal library services, early childhood education, rental housing through Kannuksen Vuokra-Asunnot Oy, youth services including Nuorisotila Yläri, and cultural attractions such as Mäkiraonmäki museum and Gallery Justus. The city has developed specialized digital tools including a citizen engagement mobile game (CrowdSorsa for invasive species), an online store for sports services, and participates in regional digital platforms like Suomi.fi for official communications and Anders-Finna for library services. Major 2026 events include the Iltasoitto concert series and Hyvinvointipäivät wellness expo as part of the city's 40th anniversary celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KitinVapari Sports Center Municipal sports facility offering swimming hall, gym, fitness rooms, group exercise spaces, and sports hall rentals. The facility serves as the primary venue for the city's wellness and recreation services.
• Library Services Municipal library providing physical collections, digital services, home delivery, self-service access, and branch services including the Korpela lending station for residents.
• Early Childhood Education Services Daycare and early childhood education services including service guidance, applications, Daisy electronic services, and fee management for families in Kannus.
• Rental Housing (Kannuksen Vuokra-Asunnot Oy) Municipal rental housing company offering apartments, senior housing, and maintenance request services for residents, delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary Kannuksen Vuokra-Asunnot Oy.
• Digital Services Portal City website providing online services, news, event calendar, and access to various municipal functions including building permits, environmental services, and administrative processes for citizens.
• Youth Services (Nuorisotila Yläri) Youth space providing recreational activities, outreach youth work, and youth council participation opportunities for young residents.
• Mäkiraonmäki Museum and Cultural Centre Historic village area featuring museum buildings, art exhibitions, summer café, and cultural events including the Gallery Justus exhibition space.
• Iltasoitto Concert Series Summer outdoor music concert series held at Sofian lava and Torilava stages, part of the city's 40th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
• Hyvinvointipäivät Wellness Days Two-day wellness expo event featuring expert speakers, exhibitors, and programming for all ages, held at KitinVapari as the main event of the city's 40th anniversary year.
• CrowdSorsa Invasive Species Game Gamified mobile application for crowdsourced invasive species eradication. Citizens earn rewards by identifying and removing harmful plants like giant hogweed and lupine.
• Online Store (Verkkokauppa) E-commerce platform for purchasing sports facility tickets, season passes, and registering for municipal activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,119 gym visits and 53,869 swimming pool visits in 2025 - record year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charter of European Rural CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026International network of rural municipalities. Kannus is the only Finnish municipality in this network. Network motto is 'People meet People'. Activities aim to support internationalization of small rural municipalities, especially regarding youth, and encourage member municipalities to apply for joint projects. Six-member delegation from Kannus participated in annual meeting in Strzyżów, Poland in July 2026.
• CrowdsorsaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrowdsorsa is a Tampere-based startup offering gamified mobile applications for environmental citizen science. Kannus uses Crowdsorsa's invasive species game where citizens earn rewards by removing giant hogweed, Turkish hazel, and lupine. Budget of 1,750 EUR for 2026. Game has been used in 80+ Finnish municipalities, also Sweden, Canada.
• Osuuskunta HoivakunnascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOmaisVoima project (1.1.2026-31.10.2028) total budget 154,648 EUR with state funding of 139,183 EUR. Project develops rehabilitative, participatory activity model for family caregivers and their care recipients. Monthly group days in Hoivakunnas facilities. Collaboration with Soite welfare area, Kokkolanseutu caregivers association, University of Oulu GeroNursing Centre.
• Vestia OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste management company operating sorting stations (lajittelupihat) in the Jokilaakso region. Evening hours available until 8 PM at least once weekly. Collection points serve Kannus residents. Part of Jokilaaksojen jätelautakunta regional waste authority.
• Soite (Keski-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Ostrobothnia welfare area handles social and healthcare services for Kannus residents. City coordinates wellness services (liikuntaja kulttuuripalvelut) in collaboration with associations.
• Kannuksen Vuokra-Asunnot OycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal housing company providing rental apartments including senior housing. Apartments available for application, existing tenants can report maintenance issues. Part of city housing services.
• Pouttu, Pihlapro, Korpelan Voima, Kannuksen Vesiosuuskunta, KannussähköminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses sponsoring the Hyvinvointipäivät 2026 wellness event on September 11-12. Provides exhibition space and support for the city's 40th anniversary main event.
• YritysKannuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness development service supporting local entrepreneurship. Connects businesses with city services, commercial plots, and business development opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Kokkola (Kokkolan kaupunki): Neighboring regional center in Central Ostrobothnia delivering the same Finnish municipal service portfolio (education, sports, housing, environmental services). Highly comparable as a same-region public administration peer, but at larger scale.
• City of Alajärvi (Alajärven kaupunki): Small South Ostrobothnian municipality with similar rural population and statutory service mandate. Comparable on demographics, tax base structure, and small-town service delivery challenges.
• City of Nivala (Nivalan kaupunki): Small Finnish rural municipality of comparable size delivering statutory services to a similar population base. Directly comparable on service mix, scale, and rural operating model.
• City of Haapajärvi (Haapajärven kaupunki): Small rural Finnish municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia delivering the same statutory services under similar fiscal constraints. Directly comparable peer for benchmarking small-municipality operations.

Broad incumbents

• City of Helsinki (Helsingin kaupunki): Capital city and largest Finnish municipal operator, providing the full statutory service portfolio plus broader economic-development functions. Useful as a broad-incumbent reference point for Finnish municipal service delivery.
• City of Turku (Turun kaupunki): Major Finnish city with full statutory service portfolio and additional cultural, port, and university-related functions. Comparable as a broad Finnish municipal peer, but at substantially greater scale.
• City of Oulu (Oulun kaupunki): Regional capital of Northern Ostrobothnia providing the same Finnish municipal services at materially greater scale and complexity. Comparable in service scope but not in scale or rural context.
• City of Tampere (Tampereen kaupunki): Major Finnish city delivering a broader and deeper municipal service portfolio, including hosting Crowdsorsa's parent operations. Comparable as a Finnish municipal operator but at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• City of Kalajoki (Kalajoen kaupunki): Nearby coastal Ostrobothnian municipality that competes with Kannus for residents, tourism, and business development in the broader Central Ostrobothnia catchment. Comparable statutory services with tourism-tilted differentiation.
• City of Pietarsaari / Jakobstad: Nearby bilingual coastal municipality that, like Kannus, delivers municipal services in Central Ostrobothnia. Comparable statutory portfolio with regional economic-center positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kannuksenkaupunki
• Facebookfacebook.com/kannusvapaalla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kannuksenkaupunki
• Instagraminstagram.com/kannuksenkaupunki

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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