Pingtung County Council, Legislature in Pingtung City, Taiwan
The Pingtung County Council is the local legislature housed in a building on Zhongxiao Road, with 55 seats distributed across 16 constituencies throughout the region. Each constituency sends representatives to handle county-level decisions and issues affecting residents.
The institution was founded on January 16, 1951, when local governments underwent reorganization and it took over duties from the former regional senate. This reorganization marked a major shift toward the modern governance structure the county uses today.
Council sessions blend Mandarin Chinese and local Taiwanese dialects, allowing residents from different backgrounds to connect with their representatives. This linguistic practice reflects how people in the county actually speak and engage with local governance.
Residents and visitors can attend public council sessions and access legislative documents through the official website to follow local decision-making. Visiting during an active session gives a good sense of how the region governs itself and handles everyday issues.
The 55 council members are elected through a single non-transferable vote system, making it the largest county council in Taiwan. This voting method creates a direct connection between voters and their representatives across all 16 constituencies.
Inception: January 16, 1951
Website: http://ptcc.gov.tw
GPS coordinates: 22.68153,120.48832
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07
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