Fun facts about Hougang
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Hougang is separated into 10 subzones, including Hougang East and Defu Industrial Park.
Hougang
Singapore
Hougang, archaically spelt Aukang, is a planning area and mature residential town located in the North-East Region of Singapore. It is the largest housing estate in Singapore based on land area, and is home to 247,528 residents as of 2018.
From the “Geography” section
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The name 'Hougang' originates from the Teochew term 'Aukang,' referring to a river tributary.
Hougang
Singapore
Hougang, archaically spelt Aukang, is a planning area and mature residential town located in the North-East Region of Singapore. It is the largest housing estate in Singapore based on land area, and is home to 247,528 residents as of 2018.
From the “History and etymology” section
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Before urban transformation, pig farming was a major activity in the area now known as Hougang.
Hougang
Singapore
Hougang, archaically spelt Aukang, is a planning area and mature residential town located in the North-East Region of Singapore. It is the largest housing estate in Singapore based on land area, and is home to 247,528 residents as of 2018.
From the “History and etymology” section
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A distinctive feature of Hougang is the large semi-circular balconies in many public housing flats.
Hougang
Singapore
Hougang, archaically spelt Aukang, is a planning area and mature residential town located in the North-East Region of Singapore. It is the largest housing estate in Singapore based on land area, and is home to 247,528 residents as of 2018.
From the “Highlights” section
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Hougang has a total of nine primary schools and eight secondary schools as of 2024.
Hougang
Singapore
Hougang, archaically spelt Aukang, is a planning area and mature residential town located in the North-East Region of Singapore. It is the largest housing estate in Singapore based on land area, and is home to 247,528 residents as of 2018.
From the “Education” section
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