government office; administrative headquarters
Refers to the building or seat of a government or administrative body, often at a regional or colonial level. Common in historical and political contexts.
県の政庁は市の中心部にある。
The prefectural government office is located in the city center.
植民地時代の政庁が今も残っている。
The colonial government office still remains today.
The governor-general's office established its administrative headquarters in this city.
An administrative headquarters used to be located on this land.