The document provides demographic and economic information about the municipality of Larsmo, Finland. Larsmo has a population of over 5,000 people that is growing steadily. Swedish is the primary language spoken. The population is aging, with 29% under 14 and 58% between 15 and 64. The economy is focused on industry, processing, and services, which account for over 90% of employment. The local government consists of a 27-person council that is responsible for taxation, decisions, and an annual budget of around 24 million euros for operations and 3-4 million for investments.

1. Presentation 29 9 2016
Carola Löf
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2. SeutuNet 13.1.2011
Jakobstadsregion
Kronoby
Jakobstad
Pedersöre
Nykarleby
Larsmo
Areal : 2 470 km
Befolkning år 2013: 49 874
Kommuner: 5
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3.  Today 5.161 persons
 Growing fast, + 1 027 since year 2000
 Land area 142,44 km2 , water area 677 km2
 Islands 365
 Languages
 - Swedish 92,5%
 - Finnish 6,1%
 - others 1,4%
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4. 2336
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1950 1970 1990 2010 2014
Befolkning
5 107
Population growth
1950-2014

5. 0-14
15-64
65-
29 %
58 %
13 %
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6.  Agriculture 3,6 %
 Industry/ processing 34,1%
 Service/ trade 60,3 %
 Rest 2%
 Unemployed 5 % of the population
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7.  Lokal gowernment with right ta take taxes
 Decision makers
Kommunfullmäktige 27 persons
elected by the people in Larsmo
3 political partys
Boards for the daily decisions
Taxe rate 19,5 %
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8.  Operating costs about 24 miljon euros
 Investments about 3-4 miljons / year
 Social and health welfare
 Education
 Environmental care
 Building and land planning work
 Technique
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