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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 neccesited the setting up of electorial districts, however, it began to supplement postal districts as an alternative form of local governence, since each electorial district is headed by a member of parliament who represents and speaks for the respective electoriates.

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 electorical 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 electorial 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.

Electorial Districts

The electorial boundaries of Singapore are relatively fluid, and are reviewed prior to each general election. The following districts were in force since the 2001 General Elections:

Community Development Council Districts

Community Development Councils are regional organisations with the main aim of organising community-based programmes, projects, and other activities which are aimed at promoting communal bonding. There are 5 CDCs at present, with their districts divided by electorial boundaries 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
  • 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
    • Holland-Bukit Panjang 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
    • Ayer Rajah Single Member Constituency
    • Bukit Timah Single Member Constituency
    • Choa Chu Kang Single Member Constituency
    • Hong Kah Group Representative Constituency
    • Jurong Group Representative Constituency
    • West Coast Group Representative Constituency

Urban Planning Areas

Main article: Urban planning areas in Singapore

Singapore is divided into 5 Regions by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore, and further organised into 55 areas. A Development Guide Plan is then drawn up for each planning area, providing for detailed planning guidelines for every individual plot of land throughout the country.

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