Administrative divisions of Singapore
As of 2022, Singapore has a total land area of about 753 km2 (291 sq mi), not including its sea area.
History
Historically, these subdivisions have been based on postal districts, especially during the colonial era. When local elections necessitated the setting up of electoral districts, however, it began to supplement postal districts as an alternative form of local governance, since each electoral district is headed by a member of parliament who represents and speaks for the respective electorates.
Administrative and electoral divisions
Community Development Council districts
Community Development Council districts of Singapore | |
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Republic of Singapore | |
Created by | PA Act 1997 |
Created |
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Number | 5 districts (as of 2015) |
Government | |
Subdivisions |
Established in 1997 by the PA Act, there were 9 districts formerly, governed by 9 different Community Development Councils (CDCs). In 2001, the 9 districts and CDCs were then reformed into 5, namely the North East CDC, North West CDC, South East CDC, South West CDC and Central Singapore CDC.[1][2] Each district is then further divided into electoral constituencies and town councils.
The council boundaries follow that of the existing political divisions, with each handling between four and six
The role of the CDCs is to initiate, plan and manage community programmes to promote community bonding and social cohesion within local communities.[3] The electoral boundaries of Singapore are relatively fluid, and are reviewed prior to each general election. The districts are composed of the constituencies and electoral districts (the latter as of the 2015 General Elections).
There are currently five CDCs, namely the
- Central Singapore Community Development Council
- North East Community Development Council
- North West Community Development Council
- South East Community Development Council
- South West Community Development Council
Town councils
The first town councils were set up in September 1986 by the Town Councils Act, with the main purpose of
Town councils boundaries are drawn based on electoral district boundaries. A town council area can consist of a
There are currently 17 town councils as of 2020:[7]
Town Council | Constituency |
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Aljunied–Hougang | Aljunied GRC
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Hougang SMC
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Ang Mo Kio | Ang Mo Kio GRC
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Kebun Baru SMC
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Yio Chu Kang SMC
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Bishan–Toa Payoh | Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC
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Marymount SMC
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Chua Chu Kang | Chua Chu Kang GRC
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Hong Kah North SMC
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East Coast | East Coast GRC
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Holland–Bukit Panjang | Holland–Bukit Timah GRC
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Bukit Panjang SMC
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Jalan Besar | Jalan Besar GRC
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Potong Pasir SMC
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Jurong–Clementi | Jurong GRC
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Bukit Batok SMC
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Yuhua SMC
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Marine Parade | Marine Parade GRC
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MacPherson SMC
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Mountbatten SMC
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Marsiling–Yew Tee | Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC
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Nee Soon | Nee Soon GRC
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Pasir Ris–Punggol | Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC
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Punggol West SMC
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Sembawang | Sembawang GRC
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Sengkang | Sengkang GRC
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Tampines | Tampines GRC
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Tanjong Pagar | Tanjong Pagar GRC
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Radin Mas SMC
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West Coast | West Coast GRC
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Pioneer SMC
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Constituencies
Town councils are then further subdivided into different constituencies, which are classified as either Single Member Constituencies (SMCs) or Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs). The boundaries of the electoral constituencies are decided by the Elections Department, which is under the control of the Prime Minister's Office.[8]
Other administrative subdivisions
URA Master Plan boundaries
Regions
The five regions of Singapore are groupings of the planning areas.
Planning areas
In the 1990s, the
Survey districts
Singapore is divided into 64 survey districts, of which 34 are mukims (originally, rural districts) and 30 are town subdivisions.[9]
Postal districts
Postal districts were numbered from 01 to 83 under the new system implemented on 1 September 1995. Census data and most forms of internal boundaries had been based on postal districts until the introduction of new
See also
References
- ^ a b "Full map of CDCs released for first time". The Straits Times, p. 25 (Retrieved from Newspaper SG). 21 August 1997. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "First 2 CDCs preparing for launch". The Straits Times, p. 27. (Retrieved from Newspaper SG). 17 February 1997. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ Fernandez, W. (19 August 1996). PM Goh urges young to rally behind him. The Straits Times, p. 1. Retrieved from NewspaperSG; The Straits Times, 19 Aug 1996, p. 24.
- ^ Low, A. (1 September 1986). Town councils take over from HDB. .The Straits Times, p. 8. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
- ^ a b Ngoo, I., et al. (7 April 1987). My kind of town. The Straits Times, Retrieved from NewspaperSG; Koh, T., et al.
- ^ Town Councils Act (Cap. 329A, 2000 Rev. Ed.)
- ^ "Town Councils (Declaration) Order 2020". Singapore Statues Online. 29 July 2020.
- ^ Alex Au Waipang, 'The Ardour of Tokens: Opposition Parties' Struggle to Make a Difference', in T.Chong (eds), Management of Success: Singapore Revisited (Singapore, 2010), p. 106.
- ^ "Land Titles Search". Singapore Land Authority. Archived from the original on 1 November 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
External links
- CDC Districts Archived 23 July 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- Singapore Land Registry Archived 23 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine