Sievin kunta

What Sievin kunta does

Sievin kunta is a Finnish municipality (kunta) in the North Ostrobothnia region serving approximately 4,800 residents, governed under the Finnish Local Government Act by an elected municipal council chaired by Rami Rauhala and administered by municipal manager (kunnanjohtaja) Antti-Jussi Vahteala. The municipality delivers a comprehensive range of statutory public services: early childhood education and care (via eDaisy/DaisyFamily platform), basic and upper secondary education (Lauri Haikolan koulu, Sievin lukio), cultural services (Kotiseutumuseo Aarreaitta, Taidelaari, Yhteisötila Lusiina), sports and youth services (Nuorisotalo Miitti, Liikuntaneuvonta, Kirjastoauto Sirppu mobile library), technical services (roads, water, waste, building supervision via Lupapiste), rental housing (Sievin Vuokrakodit subsidiary), and economic development coordination. Since January 2025, it also participates in the YKN employment area for labor market services transferred from the Finnish state.

The operating model is tax-funded rather than market-based: revenue derives from a 9.6% municipal income tax (~67% of tax receipts), corporate tax (~18%), property tax (~15%), state subsidies of approximately 7.98M EUR annually, and service fees, totaling approximately 22.3M EUR in annual operating expenses. Distribution combines physical service points (Kunnantalo at Haikolantie 16, schools, daycares, youth center, sports facilities) with digital self-service platforms including Wilma for schools, Julius for facility reservations, Kunta-Akkuna for citizen services, and integration with regional partners (Pohde for healthcare/welfare, NIHAK for business services, Vestia Oy for waste, Jelppiverkko for youth activation).

The municipality is currently pursuing several growth-oriented initiatives, most notably a proposed 500 MW hyperscale data center in Kukonkylä, wind and solar energy partial master plans at Kenkäkangas and Vääräjoki, and partnerships with NIHAK for entrepreneur support. Operating geographies are confined to Finland with no global footprint. The entity is publicly held (no private equity or external shareholders), with leadership including a CXO team: Teemu Pelkonen (Sivistysjohtaja/Education), Jenny Hilonen (Hyvinvointijohtaja/Welfare), Sami Puputti (Tekninen johtaja/Technical), Susanna Tuikka (Talous- ja hallintojohtaja/Finance & Administration), and Kristiina Korpi (Varhaiskasvatuspäällikkö/Early Childhood Education).

Name

Sievin kunta

Legal name

Sievin kunta

Website

https://sievi.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sievin kunta is a Finnish municipality in North Ostrobothnia serving approximately 4,800 residents through education, welfare, cultural, technical, housing, and employment services, funded by municipal taxation and state subsidies with ~300 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government and Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Primary education services
• Early childhood education
• Public library services
• Local government administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sievi

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Sievi Municipality collects income tax (67% of tax revenue), corporate tax (18%), and property tax (15%). Municipal income tax rate is 9.6%. Annual tax revenue is approximately 11 million euros.
2. State Subsidies (Valtionosuudet): The municipality receives state subsidies (valtionosuudet) to supplement local revenue. State subsidies in a recent year were approximately 7.98 million euros.
3. Service Fees: Fees charged for specific municipal services including early childhood education, housing rentals (Sievin Vuokrakodit), facility rentals, building permits, and various licenses.
4. Property Tax (Kiinteistövero): Property taxes constitute approximately 15% of total tax revenue, contributing to municipal income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sievin kunta is a Finnish municipality providing public services to its approximately 4,800 residents. Its core offerings include early childhood education, comprehensive schooling, library services, cultural and sports activities, youth services, housing, technical infrastructure, and employment services. The municipality operates with about 300 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately 22–23 million euros.

Product overview

Sievin kunta is a Finnish municipality providing comprehensive public services to its residents. The municipality operates a unified service platform offering early childhood education, basic education, upper secondary education (lukio), library services including a mobile library (Kirjastoauto Sirppu), cultural services (Taidelaari, Vääräjokisali, Kotiseutumuseo Aarreaitta), youth services (Nuorisotalo Miitti), sports and exercise services, employment services, and housing services (Sievin Vuokrakodit). Technical services include construction supervision, environmental protection, and waste management. Health and social services are delivered through Pohde (Pohjois-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue). The municipality uses electronic platforms including Wilma for education, eDaisy for early childhood services, Julius for facility reservations, and Kunta-Akkuna for general citizen services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Daycare and early childhood education services provided to families with young children residing in Sievi municipality.
• Primary and Secondary Education Comprehensive schooling services for school-age children and youth in the municipality, operating municipal schools.
• Public Library Services Library services providing access to books, media, information, and cultural resources for residents and visitors.
• Sports and Recreational Services Sports facilities and recreational activities available to residents and community groups.
• Youth Services Youth center activities and support services for young residents of the municipality.
• Housing Services Municipal housing services providing residential accommodation and housing administration for residents.
• Technical Infrastructure Services Technical services including municipal infrastructure, zoning, and building-related administration.
• Employment Services Municipal employment services supporting residents in finding work and providing labor market administration.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pohde (Pohjois-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue)coreOthersPohde is the regional welfare area responsible for organizing social and healthcare services for Sievi residents. Sievi's social and health station operates under Pohde's coordination. Services include health center, mental health, dental care, and elderly care coordination. Pohde provides services that the municipality itself does not directly provide.
• NIHAK (Nivalan, Haapajärven, Kärsämäen kehitys)coreOthersNIHAK produces business consulting services for Sievi entrepreneurs and businesses starting January 1st. The agreement includes all business consulting services throughout the business lifecycle. NIHAK's business service manager Harri Jokela and Tuija Ervasti serve Sievi businesses. The municipality also established an economic development committee to work with NIHAK.
• ODL LiikuntaklinikkaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerODL Liikuntaklinikka is a co-implementer in the Muutosvoima (Change Force) project, which aims to improve residents' wellbeing through physical activity counseling. The project is funded by national Terveydeksi and Suomi Liikkeelle programs.
• Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Liikunta ja Urheilu ryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-implementer in the Muutosvoima project alongside ODL Liikuntaklinikka, with funding from national programs, aiming to standardize physical activity counseling across municipalities in Northern Ostrobothnia.
• YKN-Työllisyysalue (Ylivieskan, Kalajoen, Nivalan työllisyysalue)coreOthersSievi participates in the YKN employment area along with Ylivieska and Kalajoki, with Ylivieska as the responsible municipality. As of January 1, 2025, employment services responsibility transferred from the state to municipalities. Sievi's employment services operate within this shared framework.
• Kalajoen kaupunkiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSievi Municipality has an agreement with the City of Kalajoki for measurement services in the Sievi area, including building location inspections and geothermal well mapping. Kalajoki's geospatial services team has performed these services for over ten years.
• Vestia OycoreOthersVestia Oy operates waste management and recycling services in the Sievi area, including the Sievi sorting station (lajittelupiha). Services include household waste collection, recycling, and hazardous waste disposal. Sievi is part of the Jokilaaksojen jätelautakunta (waste authority) area.
• JelppiverkkocoreOthersJelppiverkko provides outreach youth work, individual coaching, and start-up coaching services for Sievi youth and young adults under 29. The service helps NEET youth and those needing activation support, with offices at Haikolantie 16.
• Jokilaaksojen jätelautakuntaminorOthersJoint waste authority for the Jokilaakso region that oversees waste management regulations, composting requirements, and service coordination across multiple municipalities including Sievi.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kärsämäen kunta: Small rural municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia that is part of the NIHAK NIHAK business development area with Sievi. Similar size, demographic challenges, and service delivery model.
• Oulaisten kaupunki: Neighboring Finnish municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia where NIHAK began providing business services in 2025. Similar rural municipal profile and economic base.
• Alavieskan kunta: Very small neighboring Finnish municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia with similar demographic profile and rural service delivery model.
• Haapajärven kaupunki: Small Finnish municipality that is part of the NIHAK business development region alongside Sievi and Nivala. Similar rural Northern Ostrobothnia demographic and economic profile.
• Kalajoen kaupunki: City of Kalajoki, a Northern Ostrobothnia municipality that has a service agreement with Sievi for geospatial/measurement services. Comparable small-coastal/rural municipality with similar population scale and economic base.
• Ylivieskan kaupunki: Neighboring city in Northern Ostrobothnia and lead municipality of the YKN employment area in which Sievi participates. Comparable regional service delivery model, similar economic development focus, and shared regulatory environment.
• Nivalan kaupunki: A nearby Finnish municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia and partner in the NIHAK business development organization. Both are small rural municipalities with comparable populations, agricultural economies, and overlapping regional service partnerships.

Others

• Suomen Kuntarekry: National Finnish municipal recruitment platform used by Sievi to post job openings. Not a comparable entity, but a shared-service infrastructure provider used by all Finnish municipalities.

Broad incumbents

• Kuntaliitto (Association of Finnish Municipalities): National umbrella organization representing all Finnish municipalities, including Sievi. Provides policy advocacy, benchmarking, and shared services across the Finnish municipal sector.

Regional players

• Pohjois-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue (Pohde): Regional welfare area responsible for social and healthcare services that Sievi residents access. Operates in the same geographic region and coordinates services with the municipality, though it is a separate public entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sievinkunta
• Instagraminstagram.com/suomensievinkunta?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sievin-kunta

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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