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Punggol

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About Punggol

Punggol works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kangkar, 11km from Jewel Changi Airport.

Punggol is a city located in Singapore. With a population of 204,150, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Punggol 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 Punggol to your route.

About Punggol

Punggol (IPA: PONG-gohl) is a planning area and new town situated on the Tanjong Punggol peninsula in the North-East Region of Singapore. The town directly borders Sengkang to the south and shares riverine boundaries with the planning area of Seletar to the west and Pasir Ris to the east. Bounding the town to the

Read more north and north-east is the Straits of Johor, with Coney Island included as a part of the Punggol planning area. Under the Punggol 21 initiative, there were initial plans in the 1990s to turn the area into an extensive residential town, and development started in 1998. However, the plan slowed throughout the 2000s due to the Asian financial crisis in 1997 and financial troubles within the construction industry in 2003, before construction development resumed during the late 2010s and the 2020s. In 2007, a new initiative, the Punggol 21 Plus plan, was introduced to redevelop the area into a waterfront town. This led to the development of Punggol Waterway, Singapore's largest man-made waterway. Punggol is further divided into 7 subzones: Coney Island, Matilda, Northshore, Punggol Canal, Punggol Field, Punggol Town Centre and Waterway East.

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Punggol 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 Punggol located?

Punggol is located in Singapore, Asia. The coordinates are 1.4144 latitude, 103.9069 longitude.

What is the population of Punggol?

Punggol has a population of approximately 204,150 people, making it a city in Singapore.

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Quick Information

Population
204,150
Continent
Asia
Country
Singapore
Timezone
Asia/Singapore
Coordinates
1.4144, 103.9069

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Singapore

Police
999
Ambulance
995
Fire
995
Driving side
left

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Worth the detour from Punggol

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Jewel Changi Airport

A stunning nature-themed entertainment complex at Singapore's airport featuring the world's tallest indoor waterfall, the Rain Vortex.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Little India

Singapore's most colorful and aromatic neighborhood with Hindu temples, spice shops, flower garlands, and authentic South Indian cuisine.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Singapore Zoo

Award-winning tropical zoo using open-concept enclosures set within a lush rainforest environment.

13 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Marina Bay Street Circuit

Formula 1's original night race venue, a demanding street circuit lit up against Singapore's spectacular skyline.

14 km · about 25 min drive

museum

National Gallery Singapore

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

15 km · about 30 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Merlion

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

15 km · about 30 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Punggol.

Matilda Estate

🇸🇬 Singapore

2 km awayPop. 52,200

Sengkang New Town

🇸🇬 Singapore

3 km awayPop. 267,600

Kangkar

🇸🇬 Singapore

4 km awayPop. 32,290

Kampong Pasir Ris

🇸🇬 Singapore

5 km awayPop. 144,260

Pasir Gudang

🇲🇾 Malaysia

5 km awayPop. 534,659

Serangoon

🇸🇬 Singapore

6 km awayPop. 116,900

Pasir Ris New Town

🇸🇬 Singapore

7 km awayPop. 54,420

Hougang New Town

🇸🇬 Singapore

7 km awayPop. 227,560

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