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Bukit Timah, Planning area in Central Region, Singapore

Bukit Timah spans 17.53 square kilometers of land, containing eight distinct subzones including Ulu Pandan, Holland Road, and Coronation Road within Singapore's Central Region.

The area gained prominence during British colonial rule as a center for rubber plantations, with construction of its main road beginning in 1843.

The neighborhood houses multiple educational institutions, from primary schools to universities, making it a central location for academic development in Singapore.

Seven MRT stations across two lines serve the area, connecting residents to locations such as Beauty World, Farrer Road, and Holland Village.

The region contains Singapore's highest natural elevation point at 163 meters, featuring multiple nature trails through protected forest reserves.

Location: Central Region

Shares border with: Central Water Catchment, Bukit Panjang, Queenstown, Tanglin, Clementi, Novena, Bukit Batok

GPS coordinates: 1.35468,103.77638

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57

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