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Jurong West originated from an area once called Peng Kang, named after gambier plantations.

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Jurong West

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
262.8K
Coordinates
1.34, 103.71
707th most populous city in the world

Jurong West is a planning area and residential town located in the West Region of Singapore. It shares boundaries with Tengah in the north, Jurong East in the east, Boon Lay and Pioneer in the south, and Western Water Catchment in the west.

From the “History” section

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Jurong West is bordered by the Pan Island Expressway to the north and Sungei Jurong to the east.

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Jurong West

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
262.8K
Coordinates
1.34, 103.71
707th most populous city in the world

Jurong West is a planning area and residential town located in the West Region of Singapore. It shares boundaries with Tengah in the north, Jurong East in the east, Boon Lay and Pioneer in the south, and Western Water Catchment in the west.

From the “Geography” section

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As of 2025, the most populous subzone in Jurong West is Yunnan with 65,400 residents.

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Jurong West

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
262.8K
Coordinates
1.34, 103.71
707th most populous city in the world

Jurong West is a planning area and residential town located in the West Region of Singapore. It shares boundaries with Tengah in the north, Jurong East in the east, Boon Lay and Pioneer in the south, and Western Water Catchment in the west.

From the “Demographics” section

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Jurong West's two main rivers, Sungei Jurong and Sungei Lanchar, have a network of green connectors along their banks.

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Jurong West

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
262.8K
Coordinates
1.34, 103.71
707th most populous city in the world

Jurong West is a planning area and residential town located in the West Region of Singapore. It shares boundaries with Tengah in the north, Jurong East in the east, Boon Lay and Pioneer in the south, and Western Water Catchment in the west.

From the “Notable places” section

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Jurong Fire Station, which opened in 2017, is the first fire station in Singapore to have a slide.

Jurong West
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Jurong West

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
262.8K
Coordinates
1.34, 103.71
707th most populous city in the world

Jurong West is a planning area and residential town located in the West Region of Singapore. It shares boundaries with Tengah in the north, Jurong East in the east, Boon Lay and Pioneer in the south, and Western Water Catchment in the west.

From the “Amenities” section

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