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About Woodlands

Woodlands works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sungai Simpang, 4km from Singapore Zoo.

Woodlands is a city located in Singapore. With a population of 254,440, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Woodlands 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 Woodlands to your route.

About Woodlands

Woodlands MRT station is a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) interchange station on the North–South (NSL) and Thomson–East Coast (TEL) lines in Singapore. Located in Woodlands, the MRT station was the first to feature an underground bus interchange underneath the NSL station. The station is also integrated with surrounding

Read more developments, including Causeway Point and the Woodlands Civic Centre. The NSL station was first announced in November 1991 as part of the Woodlands MRT extension. Completed on 10 February 1996, the elevated station has a circular, barrel-like roof with beige and green tiles. Min Chan's Faces II sculpture is displayed near the station. With the opening of TEL Stage 1 on 31 January 2020, Woodlands station became an interchange station with the TEL. Designated as a Civil Defence Shelter, the TEL platforms have a brown, grey and green scheme designed to be spacious and well-lit. Terence Lin's The Day's Thoughts of a Homespun Journey is displayed on the walls of the TEL station.

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Woodlands 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 Woodlands located?

Woodlands is located in Singapore, Asia. The coordinates are 1.4380 latitude, 103.7888 longitude.

What is the population of Woodlands?

Woodlands has a population of approximately 254,440 people, making it a city in Singapore.

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Quick Information

Population
254,440
Continent
Asia
Country
Singapore
Timezone
Asia/Singapore
Coordinates
1.4380, 103.7888

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 Woodlands

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Singapore Zoo

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

4 km · about 5 min drive

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

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

14 km · about 25 min drive

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Little India

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

16 km · about 20 min drive

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Haw Par Villa

A 1937 theme park built by the Tiger Balm brothers, best known for the Ten Courts of Hell: lurid dioramas of Buddhist punishments in painted concrete. Entry is free and it remains defiantly strange.

17 km · about 20 min drive

museum

National Gallery Singapore

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

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Singapore Chinatown

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

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Clarke Quay

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

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Merlion

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

18 km · about 20 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 Woodlands.

Admiralty

🇸🇬 Singapore

1 km awayPop. 13,920

Woodlands North Coast

🇸🇬 Singapore

2 km awayPop. 11,430

Marsiling

🇸🇬 Singapore

2 km awayPop. 22,000

Sungai Simpang

🇸🇬 Singapore

4 km awayPop. 20,000

Bukit Mandai Village

🇸🇬 Singapore

5 km awayPop. 2,120

Johor Bahru

🇲🇾 Malaysia

5 km awayPop. 858,118

Sembawang Estate

🇸🇬 Singapore

5 km awayPop. 110,090

Yishun New Town

🇸🇬 Singapore

5 km awayPop. 228,730

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