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While the small physical size of Singapore does not justify the creation of national subdivisions in the form of provinces, states, and other national political divisions found in larger countries, the city-state is nonetheless subdivided in various ways throughout its history for the purpose of local administration and urban planning.

Historically, these subdivisions have been based on postal districts, especially during the colonial era. When local elections necessitated the setting up of electoral districts however, it began to supplement postal districts as an alternative form of local governance, since each electoral district is headed by a member of parliament who represents and speaks for the respective electorates.

In the 1990s, the Urban Redevelopment Authority carved up the country into 55 planning areas. These boundaries became increasingly accepted as an alternative method of subdividing the country, made all the more popular as the boundaries do not change compared to the more fluid nature of electoral boundaries. The Singapore Department of Statistics adopted these boundaries for the latest 2000 nationwide population census, and the Singapore Police Force uses them as an approximate guide when demarcating boundaries for its Neighbourhood Police Centres, as opposed to the former Neighbourhood Police Post system which was also based on electoral divisions.

Postal Districts

Postal districts were numbered from 01 to 83 under the new system implemented in 1 September 1995. Census data and most forms of internal boundaries had been based on postal districts until the introduction of new planning boundaries in the 1990s.

Electoral Districts

The electoral boundaries of Singapore are relatively fluid, and are reviewed prior to each general election. The following districts were in force since the 2006 General Elections:

Community Development Council Districts

Since 2001-11-24, Singapore has had an administrative subdivision into 5 districts, headed by mayors and with Community Development Councils (CDCs) as local administrations. The CDCs initiate, plan and manage community programmes to promote community bonding and social cohesion. The districts are composed of the constituencies as follows:

  • Central Singapore Community Development Council
    • Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency
    • Bishan-Toa Payoh Group Representation Constituency
    • Jalan Besar Group Representative Constituency
    • Tanjong Pagar Group Representative Constituency
    • Yio Chu Kang Single Member Constituency
  • North East Community Development Council
    • Aljunied Group Representative Constituency
    • Hougang Single Member Constituency
    • Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representative Constituency
    • Tampines Group Representative Constituency
  • North West Community Development Council
    • Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency
    • Holland-Bukit Timah Group Representative Constituency
    • Nee Soon Central Single Member Constituency
    • Nee Soon East Single Member Constituency
    • Sembawang Group Representative Constituency
  • South East Community Development Council
    • East Coast Group Representative Constituency
    • Joo Chiat Single Member Constituency
    • MacPherson Single Member Constituency
    • Marine Parade Group Representative Constituency
    • Potong Pasir Single Member Constituency
  • South West Community Development Council
    • Choa Chu Kang Single Member Constituency
    • Hong Kah Group Representative Constituency
    • Jurong Group Representative Constituency
    • West Coast Group Representative Constituency

Regions

Main article: Regions of Singapore

The regions are groupings of the Urban planning areas.

Urban Planning Areas

Main article: Urban planning areas in Singapore

The urban planning areas are subdivisions of the regions.

Survey Districts

Singapore is divided into 64 survey districts, of which 34 are mukims (originally, rural districts) and 30 are town subdivisions.

See also

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Places in Singapore by region
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