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Municipalities of Åland

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Municipalities of Åland

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Map of Åland's municipalities

The municipalities of Åland (Swedish: Ålands kommuner) are the sixteen local government units that administer the Åland Islands. Despite being a part of Finland, Åland has a high degree of self-government under the Act on the Autonomy of Åland, with its municipalities managing a wide range of local public services. Swedish is the sole official language in both regional and municipal administration. All public services, including education, are conducted exclusively in Swedish.

The size of Åland’s municipalities varies significantly. Mariehamn, the largest, has a population of 11,898, accounting for over 40% of Åland’s total population, while Sottunga is the smallest in both Åland and in all of Finland with just 103 residents.

Municipal Elections

Each municipality is governed by an elected municipal council, which serves a four-year term. To vote in these elections you must, be at least 18 years old, have the right of domicile, and have been a resident of Åland for the previous year.

Municipal Responsibilities

Municipalities in Åland maintain a wide range of responsibilities, many of which have been regionalised elsewhere in Finland. These include, but not limited to: public buildings and facilities, public transport, economic development, environmental protection, waste management, land use, local infrastructure, and primary, secondary, and adult education.

Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Municipalities cooperate in several areas through municipal associations and jointly owned corporations.

Associations

  • Ålands kommunförbund - Association of Åland Municipalities
  • Miljöservice (Mise) - Waste management
  • De Gamlas Hem - Old people's home
  • Ålands omsorgsförbund - Åland Care Association
  • Södra Ålands högstadiedistrikt - South Åland high school
  • Norra Ålands högstadiedistrikt - North Åland high school

Corporations

  • Mariehamns Centralantenn Ab - TV and broadband company
  • Mariehamns Telefon Ab - Telecom company
  • Ålands vatten Ab - Produces drinking water
  • Ålands Problemavfall Ab - Handles hazardous waste
  • Svinryggens deponi Ab - Landfill
  • Fastighets Ab Marstad - Real estate company

Sub-regions

The 16 municipalities are informally grouped into three sub-regions:

  • Mariehamn - The capital and only city in Åland.
  • The Countryside - Rural municipalities on the main island (Fasta Åland)
  • The Archipelago - Municipalities that make up the other islands.

Municipalities

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Coat of ArmsMunicipalityCodeSub-regionPopulationLand areaPopulation density[[File:Maarianhamina.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Jomala.vapen.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Finström.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Lemland.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Saltvik.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Hammarland.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Sund.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Eckerö.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Föglö.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Brändö.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Geta.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Vårdö.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Lumparland.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Kumlinge.vapen.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Kökar.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]][[File:Sottunga.vaakuna.svgframeless50x50px]]
MHMariehamn{{Data Finland municipality/land areaMariehamn}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityMariehamn0}}
JMCountryside{{Data Finland municipality/land areaJomala}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityJomala0}}
FNCountryside{{Data Finland municipality/land areaFinström}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityFinström0}}
LECountryside{{Data Finland municipality/land areaLemland}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityLemland0}}
SVCountryside{{Data Finland municipality/land areaSaltvik}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densitySaltvik0}}
HMCountryside{{Data Finland municipality/land areaHammarland}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityHammarland0}}
SDCountryside{{Data Finland municipality/land areaSund, Åland}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densitySund, Åland0}}
ECCountryside{{Data Finland municipality/land areaEckerö}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityEckerö0}}
FGArchipelago{{Data Finland municipality/land areaFöglö}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityFöglö0}}
BRArchipelago{{Data Finland municipality/land areaBrändö}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityBrändö0}}
GTCountryside{{Data Finland municipality/land areaGeta, Åland}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityGeta, Åland0}}
VRArchipelago{{Data Finland municipality/land areaVårdö}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityVårdö0}}
LUCountryside{{Data Finland municipality/land areaLumparland}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityLumparland0}}
KMArchipelago{{Data Finland municipality/land areaKumlinge}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityKumlinge0}}
KKArchipelago{{Data Finland municipality/land areaKökar}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densityKökar0}}
STArchipelago{{Data Finland municipality/land areaSottunga}} km2{{Data Finland municipality/population densitySottunga0}}

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References

References

  1. (2009-08-26). "Åland and its special status".
  2. "Facts about Åland".
  3. "Country and territory profiles - SNG-WOFI - FINLAND - EUROPE".
  4. "Ålands kommunförbund {{!}} Ålands kommunförbund".
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