Municipalities of Åland

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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.

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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