Taipei City Council

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Coordinates: 25°02′19″N 121°33′43″E / 25.03861°N 121.56194°E / 25.03861; 121.56194

Taipei City Council

The Taipei City Council (Chinese: 台北市議會; pinyin: Táiběishì Yìhuì) oversees the Taipei City Government and ensures its citizens' welfare.[1]

History

First building

First building of Taipei City Council

The Council was formed in 1946 after the handover of Taiwan to the Republic of China from the Japanese Government. The Council Chamber was initially located in the Zhongshan Hall in Zhongzheng District.

Second building

Second building of Taipei City Council

On 3 August 1964, the Council moved to a site on the corner of Zhongxiao West Road and Zhongshan South Road, still in Zhongzheng District.

Current building

The current Council building is located in the History Project Area of Taipei in Xinyi District. It was inaugurated on October 8, 1990.

Transportation

The council building is accessible within walking distance South West from Taipei City Hall Station of the Taipei Metro.

See also

  • Sister cities of Taipei

References

  1. ↑ Taipei City Council functions.

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