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The first HDB flats in Woodlands were built in 1972.

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Woodlands

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
252.5K
Coordinates
1.44, 103.79
722nd most populous city in the world

Woodlands is the regional centre of the North Region of Singapore. As of 2019, the town had a population of 254,733. Located approximately 25 km north of the city-centre, it is the densest planning area for the northern parts of the country.

From the “History” section

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Woodgrove is the smallest estate in Woodlands, primarily consisting of private housing.

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Woodlands

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
252.5K
Coordinates
1.44, 103.79
722nd most populous city in the world

Woodlands is the regional centre of the North Region of Singapore. As of 2019, the town had a population of 254,733. Located approximately 25 km north of the city-centre, it is the densest planning area for the northern parts of the country.

From the “Neighbourhood layout” section

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Woodlands Regional Library was the largest neighbourhood library in Singapore at the time of its launch.

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Woodlands

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
252.5K
Coordinates
1.44, 103.79
722nd most populous city in the world

Woodlands is the regional centre of the North Region of Singapore. As of 2019, the town had a population of 254,733. Located approximately 25 km north of the city-centre, it is the densest planning area for the northern parts of the country.

From the “Facilities” section

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Woodlands has 6 churches, 2 mosques, and 12 temples.

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Woodlands

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
252.5K
Coordinates
1.44, 103.79
722nd most populous city in the world

Woodlands is the regional centre of the North Region of Singapore. As of 2019, the town had a population of 254,733. Located approximately 25 km north of the city-centre, it is the densest planning area for the northern parts of the country.

From the “Places of worship” section

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The Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange was the first underground bus interchange in Singapore.

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Woodlands

Singapore

Country
Singapore
Population
252.5K
Coordinates
1.44, 103.79
722nd most populous city in the world

Woodlands is the regional centre of the North Region of Singapore. As of 2019, the town had a population of 254,733. Located approximately 25 km north of the city-centre, it is the densest planning area for the northern parts of the country.

From the “Accessibility” section

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