KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 1: The country of Finland
kunta
Finnish word. In English: municipality
The smallest administrative area in Finland. The municipality provides services for its residents, such as schools.
Facts about the word
- According to the Constitution, Finland is divided into municipalities, and municipalities have the right to levy taxes. Perustuslaki 121 §
- In 2026 Finland has 308 municipalities. Tilastokeskus
- The tasks of a municipality include, for example, early childhood education, pre-primary and basic education, and culture, sports and youth services. Kuntaliitto
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The municipality organises, for example, early childhood education and basic education. It is not a state agency or a body part.
The word belongs to Chapter 1: The country of Finland. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
