Which area is Bishan?
2.942 mi²
Bishan/Area
Which part of Singapore is Bishan?
Central Region of Singapore
Bishan Planning Area, as defined by Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority is situated in the Central Region of Singapore, bounded by planning areas of Ang Mo Kio to the north, Toa Payoh to the south and Serangoon to the east. Bishan New Town sits within this planning area.
How many residents are there in Bishan?
63,200
Bishan is located in the central part of Singapore, and the town has an estimated HDB resident population of 63,200.
Which part of Bishan was cemetery?
The three cemeteries were located at present-day Maxwell Road, Bukit Ho Swee and Thomson Road areas respectively. After the Second World War, until the 1970s, Peck San Theng Cemetery had covered a large 324-acre (1.31km2) area, almost equivalent to 180 football fields and two-thirds of present-day Bishan New Town.
Is Bishan a Neighbourhood?
The plan of Bishan New Town consisted of four neighbourhoods – Shunfu, Bishan East, Bishan North and Bishan West (later renamed as Sin Ming Garden)22 – with over 23,000 flats ranging from three-bedrooms to executive maisonettes and spanning an area of 132 ha.
Why is Bishan so popular?
Once a Cantonese burial ground, Bishan is now a thriving residential estate whose popularity continues to grow. However, with its consistently high HDB prices, as well as upcoming residential developments, it is evident that Bishan has its fair share of supporters.
What makes Bishan special?
As a satellite town, Bishan has a robust transportation system and is well equipped with amenities such as shopping and neighbourhood centres, parks, schools and communal and sport facilities. When the estate first came up in 1985, it only had a temporary bus terminal.
Which side is Ang Mo Kio?
North-East
Ang Mo Kio is a planning area and residential town situated in the North-East of Singapore. Located approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north of the Downtown Core district, Ang Mo Kio is the 3rd most populated planning area in the North-East Region and ranks 8th in terms of population in the country overall.
Is Bishan a good place to live?
The small estate of Bishan, while well-known amongst those residing in Singapore, is not usually touted as the ideal place to live. However, with its consistently high HDB prices, as well as upcoming residential developments, it is evident that Bishan has its fair share of supporters.
What is Yishun named after?
Etymology. The name Yishun (traditional Chinese: 義順; simplified Chinese: 义顺) is the Mandarin Chinese equivalent of “Nee Soon”, the given name of Lim Nee Soon (Chinese: 林義順), a prominent industrialist who made his fortune from the rubber and pineapple plantations he had in the area.
What is tomato in Hokkien?
A clever modern day web-site suggested the name Ang-Mo-kio as in “tomato” when simply pronounced in the local Hokkien dialect! The original name probably reflects the kampongs where there were plentiful of “Ang-Mo Dan” (rambutans) Be my guess.
Is Yishun same as Nee Soon?
Yishun, formerly known as Nee Soon, is a residential town located in the northeastern corner of the North Region of Singapore, bordering Simpang and Sembawang to the north, Mandai to the west, the Central Water Catchment to its southwest, Ang Mo Kio to its south, as well as Seletar and Sengkang to its east.