Maakunnalliset

Maakunnalliset is an adjective in Finnish meaning regional or relating to a maakunta, which is a region or province. The form is used to describe things that pertain to a specific region or are organized at the regional level, as opposed to municipal (kunnallinen) or national (valtiollinen) levels. The word is derived from maakunta with the suffix -llinen, and the plural nominative form maakunnalliset is used to modify plural nouns.

Common uses include maakunnalliset ohjelmat (regional programs), maakunnalliset suunnitelmat (regional plans), maakunnalliset viranomaiset (regional authorities), and maakunnallinen kehittäminen (regional development). The term appears in public administration, planning, and policy discussions to specify scope and governance at the regional level.

In the Finnish administrative context, maakunnalliset affairs refer to activities and policies coordinated within a given region, involving municipalities within the region and, where relevant, broader state coordination. The concept is tied to Finland’s geography and governance structure, where regions serve as arenas for regional cooperation, development planning, and service provision. The exact responsibilities and institutional arrangements can vary with reforms and administrative changes, but the core idea of regional scope remains central to the term.

See also: maakunta, maakuntaliitto, hyvinvointialueet, kunnallinen, valtiollinen.