Jyväskylän kaupunki - City of Jyväskylä Employee Directory
Government AdministrationCentral Finland, Finland1001-5000 Employees
The City of Jyväskylä is a municipal government in Central Finland, based in Jyväskylä, with a city population of just over 150,000 and a regional population around 177,000. It places a strong emphasis on education and lifelong learning, supported by a large student and schoolchild presence and by about one-third of residents holding higher education degrees. The city combines natural surroundings with urban life, offering extensive leisure activities and well-developed cycling routes around three lakes to create a safe, varied living environment. Jyväskylä has pursued collaborations with educational and research partners to strengthen its knowledge economy and public services, including partnerships with EduJyväskylä and the University of Jyväskylä. It launched a new operating model for employment services in early 2026 and has advanced initiatives such as a training program for immigrant homemakers. In June 2026, entrepreneurs rated Jyväskylä the highest overall among cities with more than 100,000 residents in the Municipal Barometer.