Yio Chu Kang

Not to be confused with Phua Chu Kang, Choa Chu Kang, or Lim Chu Kang.
Yio Chu Kang
Name transcription(s)
  Chinese 杨厝港
  Pinyin Yángcuògǎng
  Hokkien POJ Iûⁿ-chhù-káng
  Malay Yio Chu Kang
  Tamil இயோ சூ காங்

Yio Chu Kang MRT Station
Country  Singapore

Yio Chu Kang is a sub-urban area in the northeast of Singapore, with proximity to the Ang Mo Kio, Seletar and Serangoon areas. Deriving its name from the Yio Chu Kang Village, it is still known for lush greenery and low-density housing with high-rise public housing in its southern fringes.

Educational institutions

Primary schools

Secondary schools

Tertiary Institutions

Private Housing Estates

Other Amenities

Transportation

Situated at the northern portion of Ang Mo Kio, Yio Chu Kang is served by bus services originating from Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange, Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot, Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange and Yishun (85x services). Yio Chu Kang MRT Station also serves the area, providing residents a direct link to the relatively distant Central Area.

Electoral division

Yio Chu Kang became a Single Member Constituency in 2006 although it was part of the Ang Mo Kio Group Representative Constituency since 1991, during the 2010 elections the SMC was dissolved and absorbed again back into Ang Mo Kio GRC. Its MP is Dr Koh Poh Koon


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