noun
Refers to a residence provided by a government or public organization for an official, such as a mayor, ambassador, or public servant.
市長は公舎に住んでいる。
The mayor lives in the official residence.
官舎 is a broader term for government-provided housing for officials and employees, while 公舎 specifically refers to an official residence for a high-ranking public figure.
Compound of 公 (public, official) and 舎 (building, residence).