Jakokoski village is located in North Karelia in the municipality of Kontiolahti. Jakokoski is a true, thriving rural village. Many village development projects have been implemented and are being implemented in the village all the time, and the villagers are actively taking part in them. Doing things together has strengthened the community spirit in a natural way, which has given the villagers a chance to express themselves.  The villagers have an exceptionally strong sense of community.