Central Geological Survey

Central Geological Survey

中央地質調查所
Agency overview
Formed	20 November 1978
Preceding agency	Provincial Geological Survey of Taiwan
Jurisdiction	Taiwan
Headquarters	Zhonghe, New Taipei 24°58′57.4″N 121°30′30.8″E
Parent ministry	Ministry of Economic Affairs
Website	Official website

The Central Geological Survey (CGS; traditional Chinese: 經濟部中央地質調查所; simplified Chinese: 经济部中央地质调查所; pinyin: Jīngjì Bù Zhōngyāng Dìzhí Diàochá Suǒ) is the government agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Taiwan (ROC) responsible for geological surveys and geoscience research.

History

The CGS was founded on 20 November 1978 replacing the former Provincial Geological Survey of Taiwan.

Organizational structures

• Planning Office
• Regional Geology Division
• Active Tectonics Division
• Environmental and Engineering Geology Division
• Geological Resource Division
• Geological Information Division
• Secretarial Office
• Personnel Office
• Accounting Office
• Discipline Office

Transportation

The CGS headquarter office is accessible within walking distance south of Nanshijiao Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

• Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan)
• Geology of Taiwan

External links

• Official website