What Kuusamon kaupunki does

Kuusamon kaupunki is a Finnish municipal government entity serving a population of 14,792 in the North Ostrobothnia region, founded in 1868 and headquartered in Kuusamo, Finland. The municipality delivers a comprehensive suite of public services including early childhood through upper secondary education, healthcare and social services (in collaboration with Pohjois-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue / Pohde), cultural services, sports and library facilities, local transportation, land use planning, and housing administration. Physical services are delivered through the city hall at Keskuskuja 6, while digital services — including the kuusamo.fi website, an e-library (E-kirjasto), electronic invoicing via Ropo Capital, an online feedback system, and an event calendar — provide additional citizen access points.

The municipality operates an ecosystem of four wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning adjacent service lines: Elinkeinoyhtiö Naturpolis Oy (business development and economic services), Koillis-Suomen Aikuiskoulutus Oy (adult education), Kuusamon Vuokratalot (rental housing), and Nuoriso- ja luontomatkailukeskus Oivanki (youth and nature tourism). The city is also a partner in the regional wellbeing services county (Pohde) and participates in multi-municipal initiatives such as the 'Asuttu ja yhtenäinen itäraja' eastern border project.

Kuusamon kaupunki is funded through three primary revenue streams: municipal tax revenue (37.4 million EUR in 2025, up 8.5% year-on-year), state government subsidies (15.6 million EUR), and service fees across healthcare, education, and cultural services. In 2025 the city posted a fiscal year surplus of 0.21 million EUR on a loan portfolio of 76.8 million EUR, and executed net investments of 12.5 million EUR in the Nissinvaara school and Oivanki youth accommodation building. The entity is governed by an elected city council; current City Mayor is Manninen Jouko.

Name

Kuusamon kaupunki

Legal name

Kuusamon kaupunki

Website

https://kuusamo.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kuusamon kaupunki is a Finnish municipal government serving 14,792 residents in North Ostrobothnia with education, healthcare coordination, cultural services, housing, and local transport, funded by taxes, state subsidies, and service fees across four wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Convention and Visitors Bureaus (561591), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD), Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF), Campground & Overnight Facilities Operations (Campsites, Cabins, Backcountry Huts) (THAAAGAE)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Public education services
• Healthcare social welfare
• Cultural recreation services
• Land use planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuusamo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Local income and property taxes collected from residents and businesses within Kuusamo municipality
2. State Government Subsidies: Central government transfers and state subsidies received based on municipal functions including education, healthcare, and social services
3. Service Fees: Fees charged for various municipal services including healthcare, social services, education, and cultural services
4. Verkkolasku (E-invoicing): Electronic invoicing services provided to suppliers and citizens with operator Ropo Capital Oy

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kuusamon kaupunki is a Finnish municipality that delivers public administration and citizen services to its approximately 14,792 residents. Its core offerings include early childhood education through upper secondary schooling (including Kuusamo Kampus), library and cultural services (E-kirjasto, Kuusamotalo, museums), local public transportation, land-use planning and permitting, housing services, rural services, sports and recreation, and economic development support. Healthcare and social services are delivered in collaboration with the regional Pohjois-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue (Pohde) wellbeing services county. Tourism promotion (Visit Kuusamo / Ruka area) is a significant ancillary activity.

Product overview

Kuusamon kaupunki operates as a municipal government offering a comprehensive suite of citizen services through its digital platform kuusamo.fi and physical service locations. The city's digital services include the E-kirjasto (E-library) for digital reading materials, an online feedback system, event calendar, and local transport services. The main website serves as the primary gateway to all municipal services including housing, education, culture, and tourism. Physical services are delivered through the city hall customer service, library, sports center, and Kuusamotalo cultural center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Visit Kuusamo: Official tourism promotion channel for Kuusamo region
• Työllisyyspalvelupiste Kieppi
• 52 ♥ kulttuuri

Products and services

• Kuusamo.fi Website (Municipal Digital Services Portal) Official municipal website providing access to all city services, news, announcements, and citizen information for residents of Kuusamo.
• E-kirjasto (E-library) Digital library service providing access to e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines through a mobile app and browser interface, operated across OUTI libraries for Kuusamo residents.
• Kirjasto (Library Services) Physical and digital library services including book loans, event cards, self-service hours, and mobile library operations for Kuusamo residents.
• Anna palautetta (Citizen Feedback System) Online feedback form allowing citizens of Kuusamo to submit feedback on city services or suggest improvements to electronic services.
• Paikallisliikenne (Local Transport) Local bus service operating on weekdays for school children and the general public, with fares paid to the driver, serving residents of Kuusamo.
• Asiointiliikenne (Errand Transport for Elderly Residents) Shopping and errand transport service for elderly residents of Kuusamo to access services from remote areas. The City Board approved expansion of this service from September 1, 2026 in response to a citizen initiative.
• Tapahtumakalenteri (Event Calendar) Event calendar listing cultural events, concerts, and activities throughout Kuusamo for residents and visitors.
• Kulttuurielämykset (Cultural Experiences) Cultural services including the Kuusamotalo venue, museum visits, and sports facilities for residents and visitors of Kuusamo.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Naturpolis OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Naturpolis Oy invited Kuusamo municipality to participate in the 'Asuttu ja yhtenäinen itäraja' (Inhabited and United Eastern Border) project involving 19 border municipalities, funded primarily by IP AKKE support, aimed at improving border area safety, networking, vitality, and preparedness for geopolitical changes
• Elinkeinoyhtiö Naturpolis OycoreOthersBusiness development company (elinkeinoyhtiö) owned by Kuusamo municipality, focused on regional economic development, business support services, and investment promotion for the Kuusamo region
• Koillis-Suomen Aikuiskoulutus OycoreOthersAdult education center serving Northeast Finland, providing vocational training and continuing education services in partnership with Kuusamo municipality
• Kuusamon VuokratalotcoreOthersMunicipal rental housing company providing affordable housing services in Kuusamo
• Nuoriso- ja luontomatkailukeskus OivankicoreOthersYouth and nature tourism center operated as a subsidiary, providing outdoor education, youth services, and nature-based tourism experiences
• Pohjois-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue (Pohde)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wellbeing services county responsible for health and social services in North Ostrobothnia, including services previously managed by Kuusamo municipality. The city collaborates with Pohde for healthcare and social service delivery.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kajaanin kaupunki: Regional center municipality in the Kainuu region, providing comparable municipal services to a small-to-mid population in northern Finland, with similar fiscal structure.
• Rovaniemen kaupunki: Finnish municipality in Lapland with a similar profile: tourism-led economy (Santa Claus Village, ski resorts), small-to-mid population, eastern border proximity, and a comprehensive municipal service portfolio including cultural and nature tourism offerings.
• Tornion kaupunki: Finnish border municipality on the Swedish border with a similar small-city administrative structure, tourism activity, and need to manage cross-border dynamics.
• Sallan kunta: Small eastern-border Finnish municipality with comparable geographic and demographic profile, including Salla ski resort tourism and direct exposure to Russian border dynamics.
• Kittilän kunta: Finnish municipality hosting the Levi ski resort, with a tourism-driven economy, similar population scale, and comparable municipal service delivery model in a remote northern location.
• Sodankylän kunta: Small Finnish municipality in Lapland near the eastern border, with comparable population size, tourism activity (Luosto, Pyhä ski resorts), and similar fiscal scale and structural challenges.
• Kolarin kunta: Small Finnish municipality in Lapland with Ylläs ski resort, offering a directly comparable tourism-dependent municipal model with similar population scale and structural characteristics.
• Inarin kunta: Finnish municipality in northern Lapland with a small population, heavy dependence on nature and winter tourism (Saariselkä, Lake Inari), and similar challenges of geographic remoteness and limited economic diversification.

Regional players

• Lieksan kaupunki: Small Finnish municipality in North Karelia with similar population scale, tourism assets, and rural demographic challenges; operates comparable municipal services in a different but structurally similar region of eastern Finland.

Broad incumbents

• Oulun kaupunki: Larger Finnish municipality in the same North Ostrobothnia region that provides comparable public services at greater scale; serves as the regional capital and the wellbeing services county (Pohde) administrative center that now partners with Kuusamo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/KuusamoRuka
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMXvECEaX1WhfOevkL196SA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/kuusamonkaupunki
• Instagraminstagram.com/kuusamonkaupunki/?hl=fi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kuusamonkaupunki

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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