Jakobstad is, in regard to its land area, one of the smallest of all cities and municipalities in Finland, but seen to the population density of approximately 220 residents per square kilometre we are among the top 15 in the…

City residents have many ways to influence. In addition to voting or running for the city council, residents of Pietarsaari-Jakobstad can join influencing bodies, make initiatives and fault reports or express their opinions by giving feedback or participating in surveys…

The joint airport transportaion – Airport shuttle – makes a comeback in the Jakobstad region! The city of Jakobstad has signed an agreement with CityTaxi Jeppis on joint transportations to and from the airport. The service will start on Friday…

The integration Services in the Jakobstad region works comprehensively with the immigrant issues in the region. In 2024, the Integration Services began the development project Integration Works, which is funded by the European Social Fund and the municipalities in the…

County elections and municipal elections will be held simultaneously. You can vote either in advance or on election day. Election day is Sunday 13 April 2025. The advance voting period is in Finland from 2 to 8 April 2025 and…

The town of Jakobstad has developed a bilingualism programme, with the intention of promoting equality between Finnish and Swedish within the town’s administration and services, as well as strengthening an atmosphere where people from both language groups feel equal and…

The County elections and municipal elections are held on Sunday 13 April 2025. The following places are used as polling stations: Voting district – Polling station 001 Town centre – Library, Runebergsgatan 12 002 East – Itälä school, Industrivägen 13…

Have you thought about the fact that we are one of Finland’s most densely populated areas, that the distances are so short that we could often get around by bike with only a few minutes’ difference compared to by car,…