A Guide to All the Regions in Singapore

Singapore is officially divided into five regions; central, north, north-east, east and west. These regions are known as the planning regions and are used for urban planning and development purposes.

The Central Region stands as the bustling core, serving as the country's commercial and financial hub. Here, iconic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands and Orchard Road coexist with vibrant residential neighborhoods. Moving eastward, the East Region unfolds with its scenic recreational areas, interconnected park connectors, and mesmerizing coastal attractions. The North Region offers a diverse landscape, encompassing residential towns, industrial estates, and nature parks, such as the renowned Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Journeying to the Northeast Region reveals a harmonious blend of mature and newer housing estates, forming lively communities that thrive amidst a range of amenities and natural wonders. Finally, the West Region emerges, where a tapestry of residential areas, industrial estates, and verdant nature reserves come together to create a balanced and dynamic environment. From the energetic pulse of the Central Region to the tranquil beauty of the surrounding regions, each of these five regions contributes to Singapore's rich tapestry of diversity and development.

Here are the five planning regions of Singapore:

Central Region:

The Central Region is the main commercial and financial hub of Singapore.
This region encompasses the downtown core, prime district and city fringe.

Downtown Core

• D1 – Boat Quay, Raffles Place, Marina
• D2 – Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar, Outram
• D6 – City Hall, North Bridge
• D7 – Beach Road, Bencoolen, Bugis, Rochor

Prime District

• D9 – Orchard, River Valley, Cairnhill, Killiney, Leonie Hill
• D10 – Tanglin, Balmoral, Bukit Timah, Holland, River Valley
• D11 – Newton, Novena, Bukit Timah

City Fringe

• D3 – Queenstown, Redhill, Tiong Bahru
• D4 – Telok Blangah, Keppel, Mount Faber, Sentosa
• D8 – Farrer Park, Serangoon, Little India
• D12 – Balestier, Toa Payoh, Moulmein
• D13 – Potong Pasir, Macpherson
• D14 – Paya Lebar, Geylang, Eunos, Kembangan
• D15 – Tanjong Rhu, Katong, Marine Parade, Mountbatten, Siglap

East Region:

The East Region is known for its recreational areas, park connectors, and coastal attractions.
It features a mix of residential, industrial, and commercial areas.
The region includes popular neighborhoods such as Bedok, Changi, and Tampines.
The Changi Airport, Singapore's major international airport, is also located in the East Region.

The East Region comprises the following areas:

• D14 – Paya Lebar, Geylang, Eunos, Kembangan
• D15 – Tanjong Rhu, Katong, Marine Parade, Mountbatten, Siglap
• D16 – Upper East Coast, Bayshore, Bedok, Chai Chee, Tanah Merah
• D17 – Changi, Loyang18Pasir Ris, Tampines, Simei

North Region:

The North Region is characterized by a mix of residential towns, industrial estates, and nature parks.
It includes neighborhoods like Woodlands, Yishun, and Sembawang.
The region is home to industrial areas, educational institutions, and recreational spaces such as the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

The North Region comprises the following areas:

• Central Water Catchment
• Lim Chu Kang
• Mandai
• Sembawang
• Simpang
• Sungei Kadut
• Woodlands
• Yishun

North-east Region:

The Northeast Region is a residential region that combines both mature and newer housing estates.
It includes towns like Hougang, Serangoon, and Sengkang.
The region offers a range of amenities, shopping malls, and access to nature reserves like Punggol Waterway Park.

The North-East Region comprises the following areas:

• D19 – Kovan, Hougang, Punggol, Sengkang
• D20 – Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Thomson
• D28 – Seletar, Yio Chu Kang

West Region:

The West Region comprises a mix of residential areas, industrial estates, and nature reserves.
It includes neighborhoods such as Jurong, Bukit Batok, and Clementi.
The region is known for its educational institutions, business parks, and attractions like Jurong Bird Park and the Singapore Science Centre.

The West Region comprises the following areas:

• D3 – Queenstown, Redhill, Tiong Bahru
• D5 – Pasir Panjang, West Coast
• D21 – Upper Bukit Timah, Clementi
• D22 – Jurong, Boon Lay, Tuas
• D23 – Upper Bukit Timah, Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang
• D24 – Kranji, Lim Chu Kang, Tengah

These five regions are further clustered into three main regions: Core Central Region, Outside Central Region and Rest of Central Region.

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