City of Kokemäki

What City of Kokemäki does

The City of Kokemäki (Kokemäen kaupunki) is a Finnish municipal government entity serving approximately 7,000 residents in the Satakunta region of western Finland. Established as a municipality in 1869 and later designated as a city, it operates under Finland's Local Government Act with a council-manager governance structure headed by Mayor Teemu Nieminen. The organization is structured into three administrative departments: Administration (hallinto-osasto), Education and Culture (sivistysosasto), and Technical Services (tekninen osasto). These departments deliver statutory public services including early childhood education at Villa Vilinä and Kauvatsan päiväkotikoulu, basic education at Kokemäen yhtenäiskoulu, upper secondary education at Kokemäen lukio, library and cultural services, sports and recreation, youth services, urban planning, building permitting, waste management, and environmental health.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: municipal income tax, property tax, service fees (early childhood education calculated on family income and hours, rental housing, swimming hall admissions, library services), and state subsidies for education, social services, and infrastructure. The city owns five wholly-owned subsidiaries through which specialized services are delivered — Kokemäen Lämpö Oy (district heating), Kokemäen Vesihuolto Oy (water and wastewater), Kokemäen Teollisuuskylä Oy (industrial park management), and two real estate companies (Kiinteistö Oy Hakatienkartano and Kiinteistö Oy Teljän Talot). It additionally participates in six municipal consortiums and one associate company for shared services.

The technology layer runs on a WordPress-based redandblue website platform (published 2025) integrating ePalvelu for electronic citizen services, Dynasty for council and board meeting management, Wilma for school administration, Webropol for surveys, and eMuseo (via Suomen Kotiseutuliitto) for digital museum guides. Distribution is multi-channel: the city hall, libraries, schools, sports venues, the Visit Kokemäki tourism portal, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), and the annual Kesäelämää summer magazine (29,500 copies). The city is GDPR compliant and holds WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA accessibility certification. Recent capital activity includes the October 2026 opening of the 2,200 sqm Pitkäjärven monitoimihalli multi-purpose hall and the hosting of the third annual Hyvinvointimessut wellness expo.

Name

City of Kokemäki

Legal name

Kokemäen kaupunki

Website

https://kokemaki.fi

Company type

Public

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Kokemäki is a Finnish municipal government serving approximately 7,000 residents in the Satakunta region. It delivers statutory public services including education, libraries, sports, youth programs, and infrastructure through three departments and five wholly-owned subsidiaries, funded primarily by municipal taxes and state subsidies.

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 Education Programs (923110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

Keywords

• Municipal administration
• Public education services
• Early childhood education
• Library and cultural services
• Community recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kokemäki, Satakunta

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from municipal income taxes collected from residents and businesses operating in Kokemäki.
2. Service Fees: Fees collected for specific municipal services including early childhood education (varhaiskasvatus), building permits, rental housing, and recreational facilities.
3. Property Tax: Revenue from property taxes levied on real estate within municipal boundaries.
4. State Subsidies: Government funding and subsidies from the Finnish state for providing public services including education, social services, and infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The City of Kokemäki is a Finnish municipal government providing statutory public services to approximately 7,000 residents across three administrative departments: Administration (Hallinto-osasto), Education and Culture (Sivistysosasto), and Technical Services (Tekninen osasto). Core offerings include early childhood education, basic and upper secondary education, library and cultural services, sports and recreation facilities, youth services, elderly care coordination, rental housing, water and waste services, urban planning, and tourism promotion through Visit Kokemäki.

Product overview

City of Kokemäki is a municipal government providing public services across multiple sectors. The city's service portfolio is organized into three administrative departments: Hallinto-osasto (administration), Sivistysosasto (education and culture), and Tekninen osasto (technical services). Core services include early childhood education (varhaiskasvatus) at Villa Vilinä and Kauvatsan päiväkotikoulu, basic education (perusopetus) at Kokemäen yhtenäiskoulu and Kauvatsan päiväkotikoulu, and upper secondary education at Kokemäen lukio. Cultural and recreational services encompass library services, sports facilities including the new Pitkäjärven Monitoimihalli (multi-purpose hall), swimming hall, and youth services including Nuokkari. The city operates several museums including Kokemäen maatalousmuseo (agricultural museum), Kokemäen ulkomuseo (open-air museum), and maintains heritage sites like Museosilta (museum bridge). Tourism promotion is handled through Visit Kokemäki, and youth employment support through Virtaamo. Digital services enable citizens to access municipal services online. The city also provides rental housing, waste management, water and sewage services, and urban planning through its subsidiary companies including Kokemäen Vesihuolto Oy and Kokemäen Lämpö Oy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Visit Kokemäki: Tourism portal for the city showcasing attractions, events, accommodation, and travel information
• Kokemäen kaupunginkirjasto
• Konupa
• Virtaamo

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education (Varhaiskasvatus) Early childhood education services for children under school age, organized in two kindergartens (Villa Vilinä, Kauvatsan päiväkotikoulu) and family day care, with customer fees based on family income and hours of care.
• Basic Education (Perusopetus) Comprehensive school education from grades 1-9 provided at Kauvatsan päiväkotikoulu (grades 1-6) and Kokemäen yhtenäiskoulu with three locations: Tulkkila (grades 1-5), Tuomaala (grades 1-6), and Yhteiskoulu (grades 6-9).
• Kokemäen Lukio (Upper Secondary School) Upper secondary education (lukio) providing comprehensive secondary education with international programs and adult education track.
• Library and Cultural Services (Kirjasto- ja kulttuuripalvelut) Public library services at the main library (Kokemäen pääkirjasto) and Kauvatsa branch, cultural activities, and cultural education programs for residents of all ages, with basic services free and special services possibly subject to fees.
• Sports Services (Liikuntapalvelut) Municipal sports and exercise services including guided exercise programs, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, swimming hall, and various sports clubs, with many outdoor facilities offered free.
• Youth Services (Nuorisopalvelut) Youth services including Nuokkari youth center, outreach youth work, school youth work, youth council (nuorisovaltuusto), and international youth activities.
• Kokemäen Maatalousmuseo (Agricultural Museum) Three-story museum displaying agricultural history, scale models, and equipment from various professions; housed in Finland's first granary museum established 1938; free admission.
• Kokemäen Ulkomuseo (Open-Air Museum) Open-air museum with 15 Satakunta regional traditional buildings relocated 1962-1963, including the main building from Yli-Pälpälän farm built in 1790s.
• Swimming Hall (Uimahalli) Municipal swimming hall providing swimming lessons, public swimming facilities with admission fees, and possible season tickets.
• Rental Housing (Vuokra-asunnot) Municipal rental housing services providing apartments for residents with market-based rental pricing.
• Visit Kokemäki (Tourism Information Service) Tourism information service promoting Kokemäki as a travel destination; covers attractions, accommodation, dining, events, and nature experiences.
• Virtaamo (Youth Employment Service) Youth employment and integration service combining workshop activities and youth work; helps under-30-year-olds with job searching or daily life management.
• Digital Services (Sähköinen asiointi) Online municipal services via ePalvelu portal allowing citizens to conduct official business electronically with the city, including feedback, requests, and service applications.
• Pitkäjärven Monitoimihalli (Multi-purpose Hall) New multi-purpose hall in Peipohja district; 36m wide × 62m long, over 2,200 square meters of hall space; up to 500 kW electrical power available; serves as a general public event and sports venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Population served: approximately 7,000 residents
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kokemäen Lämpö OycoreOthersDistrict heating company providing centralized heating services in Kokemäki. Part of the city group (kaupunkikonserni) where the city has controlling ownership. Operates as a subsidiary providing essential infrastructure services to residents and businesses.
• Kokemäen Vesihuolto OycoreOthersWater supply and wastewater management company serving Kokemäki residents. Part of the city group (kaupunkikonserni) where the city has controlling ownership. Provides essential water and sanitation services.
• Kokemäen Teollisuuskylä OycoreOthersIndustrial park company managing commercial and industrial land in Kokemäki. Part of the city group supporting economic development and business attraction in the municipality.
• Kiinteistö Oy HakatienkartanominorOthersReal estate company in the city group managing property holdings for municipal purposes.
• Kiinteistö Oy Teljän TalotminorOthersReal estate company in the city group managing property holdings for municipal purposes.
• Satakunnan hyvinvointialue (Satakunta Wellbeing Services County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority responsible for social and health services in Satakunta. Kokemäki coordinates with this authority for healthcare and social services that fall under regional responsibility.
• Kokemäen Yrittäjät ry (Kokemäki Entrepreneurs Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal entrepreneurs' association working with the city on business development, entrepreneurship education, and economic development initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• City of Pori: Regional capital of Satakunta, also a Finnish coastal/river city providing comparable municipal services (education, culture, infrastructure, urban planning). Same regional context (Satakunta) and same regulatory framework (Finnish Local Government Act), making it the most natural benchmark for service delivery structure.
• City of Nokia: Small-to-medium Finnish municipality offering similar service portfolio including education, sports facilities, cultural services, and urban planning. Comparable as a Finnish city operating with multiple administrative departments and municipal subsidiaries.
• City of Rauma: Another Satakunta-region municipality with similar administrative structure, industrial heritage, and service portfolio. Comparable in operating multiple museums, cultural heritage assets, and providing education and infrastructure services under the same Finnish municipal governance framework.
• City of Huittinen: Small neighboring municipality in Satakunta region with similar population scale and service delivery model. Directly comparable as a small Finnish municipality providing education, social coordination, and infrastructure services.
• Municipality of Säkylä: Small rural Finnish municipality in Satakunta region with similar demographic profile and service delivery challenges. Comparable as a small Finnish municipality providing education, municipal infrastructure, and community services.
• City of Forssa: Small-to-medium Finnish municipality with similar administrative structure offering municipal services including education, culture, sports, and urban planning. Comparable in operating subsidiaries for utility services and managing industrial heritage sites.

Broad incumbents

• City of Turku: Larger Finnish municipality with comprehensive service offering including museums (comparable cultural heritage approach), libraries, education, and tourism promotion. Provides reference framework for municipal digital transformation and cultural programming.
• City of Tampere: Larger Finnish city with comparable service portfolio (education at all levels, libraries, museums, sports facilities, youth services, urban planning). Functions as a benchmark for digital service delivery (ePalvelu-style platforms) and municipal governance best practices that smaller municipalities emulate.
• City of Hämeenlinna: Mid-sized Finnish city providing comparable municipal services including education, libraries, museums, and tourism. Comparable operating model with multiple museums and cultural heritage assets managed under municipal administration.

Others

• Satakunnan hyvinvointialue: Regional wellbeing services county that coordinates healthcare and social services with Kokemäki. Functions as a strategic partner rather than direct competitor, but represents the regional-level public administration structure that complements municipal service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTeDd2az9SZntp6pd-R0BUw
• Facebookfacebook.com/@kokemaenkaupunki
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kokem%C3%A4ki
• Instagraminstagram.com/kokemaenkaupunki

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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