juuan kunta

What juuan kunta does

Juuan kunta is a Finnish local government municipality (kunta) located on the western shore of Lake Pielinen in the North Karelia region of eastern Finland. It serves a resident population of approximately 4,000 inhabitants through a statutory portfolio of public services including early childhood and basic education, infrastructure and urban planning, building permitting, water and sewage, waste management, cultural and recreational services, library services, employment services, and integration support. The municipality is governed by a 23-member kunnanvaltuusto (municipal council) and a 7-member kunnanhallitus (municipal board), and employs approximately 160 people across three service areas: administration, wellbeing, and municipal construction services.

The municipality operates a digital services platform centered on juuka.fi, which was relaunched on 16 June 2026 with updated accessibility and usability. Back-office systems include the Dynasty document and meeting management system and the Lupapiste building permit tracking platform. The Juuan 360 Palvelukartta provides an interactive 360-degree service map, and a Verkkokauppa online shop sells Juuka-themed merchandise and registers municipal clubs and camps. An EU-funded Digitupa (Digikeskus) digital center is being developed at Kotikallio to provide free public access to 3D printing, laser engraving, VR technology, podcast recording, and remote work spaces.

Juuan kunta generates revenue through four primary streams: municipal income tax on residents and businesses, central government transfers and subsidies, service fees (waste management, water/sewage, childcare, building permits, recreation), and property income from municipal plot sales, rentals, and land use fees. The municipality wholly owns two operating subsidiaries - Juuan Kaukolämpö Oy (district heating) and Kiinteistö Oy Juuan Vuokratalot (rental housing) - and participates as a member in two regional consortia, Riveria (vocational education) and Pohjois-Karjalan Maakuntaliitto (regional development). It also operates within a broader North Karelia partnership network that includes Siun sote (regional health and welfare), Vaara-Karjalan Leader ry (EU rural funding), and the City of Joensuu (lead implementer of the TOIMI labor market project).

Name

juuan kunta

Legal name

Juuan kunta

Website

https://juuka.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Juuan kunta is a Finnish municipality of approximately 4,000 residents in North Karelia that delivers statutory public services including education, infrastructure, welfare, and business support, funded through municipal taxes, state transfers, and service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Social Assistance (624), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Sanitary Services (4950), Water Supply (4941), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Land Administration & Cadastral Services (Public Land Records, Parcel Management) (BPAIANAH), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Public education services
• Waste and water management
• Building permit and planning
• Community welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Juuka

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from municipal income taxes collected from residents and businesses operating in the municipality
2. State Government Funding: Central government funding and subsidies for municipal services, education, and infrastructure
3. Service Fees: Fees collected for various municipal services including child care, waste management, water and sewage, building permits, and recreational services
4. Property Income: Revenue from municipal property sales, rentals, and land use fees including plot sales

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Juuan kunta administers municipal services for residents and businesses of Juuka, including early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling, library and cultural services, sports and youth services, water and sewage, waste management, building permits, land-use planning, plot and rental housing services, employment and business support, environmental protection, and elderly social services. It operates the juuka.fi digital service portal, the Juuan 360 Palvelukartta interactive service map, the Digitupa digital learning center, and the Kuntalaisaloite citizen initiative system, delivered through the Kunnantalo office, village service points, and online channels.

Product overview

Juuan kunta operates a municipal information and service portal (juuka.fi) that provides access to local government services. The main product is the municipal website itself, which serves as a gateway to various municipal services including a 360-degree service map (Juuan 360 Palvelukartta), an online shop (Verkkokauppa), a citizen initiative system (Kuntalaisaloite), and a Digikeskus digital center initiative offering technology access. The municipality also provides facilities for meeting room rentals and maintains a network of information and service points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Juuan kunnan verkkosivut (Municipal Website) The primary municipal website (juuka.fi) serving as an information and service portal for residents, providing access to local government services, news, announcements, decision-making information, and online service links.
• Juuan 360 Palvelukartta (Service Map) A 360-degree interactive service map showing locations of municipal services and facilities across the Juuka area, helping residents and businesses locate local services.
• Verkkokauppa (Online Shop) Municipal e-commerce platform selling Juuka-themed merchandise including badges, hats, bags, scarves, and hoodies, as well as registrations for municipality-organized clubs, camps, and trips.
• Digikeskus (Digital Center) and etätyötilat (Remote Work Spaces) EU-funded digital center and remote work spaces at Kotikallio offering free public access to technology including 3D modeling and printing, laser engraving, photography and video production, VR technology, vinyl cutting, programming, podcast recording, and 360-degree photography, plus training and remote work spaces for residents and entrepreneurs.
• Kuntalaisaloite (Citizen Initiative System) Online system allowing residents to submit initiatives on municipal matters, with defined eligibility criteria for individual residents and organizations to drive civic participation.
• Municipal Housing and Plot Sales Sale of municipal plots for permanent residence, vacation home, and business use, plus rental plots and rental housing through subsidiary Kiinteistö Oy Juuan Vuokratalot, with prices varying by location and size.
• Municipal Education Services Early childhood education (varhaiskasvatus), primary and lower secondary education (esi- ja perusopetus), upper secondary school (lukio), and adult education through kansalaisopisto (citizen institute) for residents.
• Water Supply and Wastewater Services Municipal water supply and sewage services for residents, including the Sahateollisuustie sewer and water pipe renovation project contracted to SKS Infra Oy for EUR 679,800.
• Waste Management Services Municipal waste management with fees set by Jätekukko and approved by the waste board, including sorting station reception fees with changes effective August 1, 2026.
• Building Permits and Land-Use Planning Municipal building permit processing via the Lupapiste platform, building supervision decisions, and land-use planning services, with permit fees varying by project type.
• Senior Social Services Elderly social services including home care, meal services, safety services, and around-the-clock care with monthly billing and published waiting time information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% employee recommendation rate as employer

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Tulikivi OyjminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Acquired the Kivikeskus property in Nunnanlahti from Juuka municipality for EUR 60,000 to support local business activity
• Joensuun kaupunki (City of Joensuu)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Lead implementer of TOIMI project for transitional labor market development across all 13 North Karelia municipalities
• ELO-hanke (Elä ja Osallistu Pohjois-Karjalassa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EU-funded integration and participation project running 2025-2027, with a 1.0 FTE integration coordinator coming to Juuka. Partnership includes Lieksan kristillinen opisto and other North Karelia municipalities
• Juuan Kaukolämpö OycoreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary of Juuka municipality providing district heating services to the municipal center area
• Kiinteistö Oy Juuan VuokratalotcoreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary managing rental housing properties in Juuka
• Pohjois-Karjalan koulutuskuntayhtymä RiveriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint education consortium providing vocational education and training services to the region
• Pohjois-Karjalan MaakuntaliittocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council coordinating regional development, culture, and planning in North Karelia
• Siun sote (Pohjois-Karjalan hyvinvointialue)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health and social services provider serving all of North Karelia, including children's and youth mental health services through Mieli-yksikkö
• WiNK – Töihin Pöjois-KarjalaanmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with international experts to help them find work and settle in North Karelia, complementing ELO-hanke activities
• PIKES yrityspalvelutmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness services provider in North Karelia offering Digitupa facilities and services in Nurmes and Juuka
• Ilmastokestävä Pohjois-Karjala 2030 -hankemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate development project managed by North Karelia Regional Council with EUR 550,161 budget, 80% JTF funding, supporting climate and circular economy work
• IkäinstituuttimoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating Voimaa vanhuuteen program 2025-2027 aimed at improving elderly wellbeing and exercise services across North Karelia municipalities

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lieksan kaupunki: Neighboring North Karelia municipality of comparable rural profile, also part of the Myyttinen Suomi tourism brand with Koli. Provides the same scope of municipal services (education, infrastructure, welfare) to a similar population base, making it the closest functional peer for Juuka.
• Nurmeksen kaupunki: Neighboring North Karelia municipality co-branded within Myyttinen Suomi alongside Juuka, Lieksa, and Koli. Operates an analogous set of municipal functions for a small rural population, including the PIKES business services that Juuka also leverages.
• Ilomantsin kunta: Small North Karelia municipality with a similarly rural, sparsely populated profile and comparable service mandate. Shares regional development structures and faces the same demographic and fiscal pressures as Juuka.
• Polvijärven kunta: Another small North Karelia municipality of similar size and rural character to Juuka, providing a comparable basket of municipal services. Operates within the same regional council (Pohjois-Karjalan Maakuntaliitto) and shares EU funding pathways.
• Rautavaaran kunta: Small North Karelia/Savonia border municipality with similar population scale and service scope. Faces parallel rural demographic and infrastructure challenges and operates within overlapping regional cooperation frameworks.
• Tohmajärven kunta: Neighboring North Karelia municipality of comparable rural profile, delivering the standard suite of Finnish municipal services to a similarly sized population. Engages with the same regional development structures and EU funding streams as Juuka.
• Outokummun kaupunki: North Karelia municipality with a similar mix of rural and small-town characteristics. Operates within the same regional governance ecosystem and offers directly comparable municipal functions for benchmarking purposes.

Broad incumbents

• Joensuun kaupunki: The regional capital and largest city in North Karelia, serving as Juuka's lead partner on the TOIMI transitional labor market project. While offering a much broader portfolio of municipal services, it is the dominant regional government actor with which Juuka coordinates and competes for residents and investment.
• Siun sote (Pohjois-Karjalan hyvinvointialue): The North Karelia wellbeing services county that delivers healthcare and major social services on behalf of all North Karelia municipalities including Juuka. A partner rather than competitor, but its centralized model represents the broader trend of service consolidation that affects Juuka's mandate.

Others

• Pohjois-Karjalan Maakuntaliitto: The regional council for North Karelia, of which Juuka is a member. Not a direct operating peer but coordinates regional development, EU funding allocation (including JTF projects), and cross-municipal programs that shape Juuka's operating environment.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@juuankuntavirallinen
• Facebookfacebook.com/juuankunta
• Instagraminstagram.com/juuankunta
• TikToktiktok.com/@juuankunta?lang=fi-FI

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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