Central Area, Administrative and commercial center in Singapore.
The Central Area contains eleven planning districts, including the Downtown Core, Marina East, Marina South, and the commercial district of Orchard.
Stamford Raffles established a free port of trade along the Singapore River banks in 1819, marking the beginning of Singapore's modern development.
The Thian Hock Keng Temple, constructed in 1839, stands as evidence of Chinese maritime heritage and served immigrant communities arriving at Singapore's shores.
The area maintains extensive public transportation connections through multiple Mass Rapid Transit stations and bus routes throughout its 132.7 square kilometers.
Land reclamation projects since the 1970s have expanded the Central Area, creating new districts such as Marina East, Marina South, and Straits View.
Location: Central Region
Inception: January 22, 1999
GPS coordinates: 1.28778,103.85194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
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