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Henderson Estate

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About Henderson Estate

Henderson Estate works well as a base: 2km from Singapore Chinatown.

Henderson Estate is a town located in Singapore. With a population of 13,320, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Henderson Estate sits in Singapore, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Singapore time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Henderson Estate to your route.

About Henderson Estate

Gan Eng Seng School (GESS) is a co-educational government secondary school in Bukit Merah, Singapore. Founded in 1885 by philanthropist Gan Eng Seng, the school is the first school established by the overseas Chinese community in Singapore and is one of the oldest schools in the country. GESS was a boys' school for

Read more 102 years before it became co-educational in 1987. The school was also the first in Singapore to form a parent-teachers' association in 1950. Currently, GESS is recognised among the top 50 schools in Singapore by the Ministry of Education. The school's founding site at Telok Ayer Street was designated as a national historical site by the National Heritage Board in 1997.

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What are the best things to do in Henderson Estate?

Henderson Estate offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Henderson Estate located?

Henderson Estate is located in Singapore, Asia. The coordinates are 1.2892 latitude, 103.8233 longitude.

What is the population of Henderson Estate?

Henderson Estate has a population of approximately 13,320 people, making it a town in Singapore.

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Quick Information

Population
13,320
Continent
Asia
Country
Singapore
Timezone
Asia/Singapore
Coordinates
1.2892, 103.8233

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Singapore

Police
999
Ambulance
995
Fire
995
Driving side
left

ERP electronic road pricing operates in the city centre.

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Worth the detour from Henderson Estate

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Tiong Bahru Market

A two-storey hawker centre in Singapore's oldest housing estate, where stalls such as Jian Bo Shui Kueh and Hong Heng prawn noodles have traded for decades. Wet market below, food centre above.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Singapore Chinatown

A vibrant district blending traditional Chinese temples, heritage shophouses, bustling hawker centers, and modern bars along Pagoda Street.

2 km · about 5 min drive

museum

National Gallery Singapore

Southeast Asia's largest visual arts institution, housed in two beautifully restored national monuments.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Maxwell Food Centre

One of Singapore's most iconic hawker centres serving legendary affordable dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and char kway teow.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Singapore Botanic Gardens

A UNESCO World Heritage tropical garden featuring the National Orchid Garden with over 1,000 species and hybrids of orchids.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Clarke Quay

A colorful riverside quay in Singapore transformed into a vibrant nightlife and dining hub with restored warehouses along the Singapore River.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Merlion

Mythical half-lion half-fish statue spouting water at Marina Bay, the iconic mascot and symbol of Singapore.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore

One of the world's largest aquariums on Sentosa Island with over 100,000 marine animals across 50 habitats.

3 km · about 5 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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