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About Sentosa

Sentosa works well as a base: 5 minutes from Telok Blangah, 1km from Universal Studios Singapore.

Sentosa is a town located in Singapore. With a population of 1,940, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Sentosa 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 Sentosa to your route.

About Sentosa

Sentosa Island (IPA: sen-TOH-sə), known mononymously as Sentosa, is an island located off the southern coast of Singapore's main island. The island is separated from the main island of Singapore by a channel of water, the Keppel Harbour, and is adjacent to Pulau Brani, a smaller island wedged between Sentosa and the

Read more main island. The island is developed and managed by the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), a statutory board established on 1 September 1972 under the purview of the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry. Formerly used as a British military base and afterwards as a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, the island was renamed Sentosa in the 1970s to become a popular tourist destination. It is now home to a popular resort that receives up to 25 million visitors per year. Attractions include a 2.5 km (1.6 mi) long sheltered beach, Madame Tussauds Singapore, an extensive cable car network, Fort Siloso, two golf courses, 14 hotels as well as the Resorts World Sentosa, which features the Universal Studios Singapore theme park and one of Singapore's two casinos, the other being in Marina Bay Sands. Sentosa is also widely known as being the location of the 2018 North Korea–United States Singapore Summit, where North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump met at the Capella Singapore located on the island. This was the first-ever meeting between the leaders of North Korea and the United States. As an island geared towards recreation and tourism with its casino and resorts under a tropical climate, as well as residences for the wealthy, Sentosa is more than twice the size of Monaco.

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What are the best things to do in Sentosa?

Sentosa 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 Sentosa located?

Sentosa is located in Singapore, Asia. The coordinates are 1.2497 latitude, 103.8312 longitude.

What is the population of Sentosa?

Sentosa has a population of approximately 1,940 people, making it a town in Singapore.

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Quick Information

Population
1,940
Continent
Asia
Country
Singapore
Timezone
Asia/Singapore
Coordinates
1.2497, 103.8312

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 Sentosa

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Universal Studios Singapore

Southeast Asia's first Hollywood movie theme park located on Sentosa Island with unique zone-based attractions.

1 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.

2 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.

4 km · about 5 min drive

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Maxwell Food Centre

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

4 km · about 5 min 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.

4 km · about 5 min drive

museum

National Gallery Singapore

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

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Gardens by the Bay

A futuristic nature park with colossal Supertree structures, a cloud forest dome, and a flower dome showcasing plants from around the world.

5 km · about 10 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

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