Orchard Road
Planning Area in Central Region, Central Area, Singapore / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Orchard Road, often known colloquially as simply Orchard, is a major 2.5 km (1.6 mi)-long road in the Central Area of Singapore.[4] A famous tourist attraction, it is an upscale shopping area, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, shopping malls, restaurants, and coffeehouses located in its vicinity.[4] It's a popular hotspot in Singapore, especially at night,[5] attracting trendy [6][7] urban youth.
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Orchard | |
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Other transcription(s) | |
• Chinese | 乌节 |
• Malay | Orchard |
• Tamil | ஆர்ச்சர்ட் |
Coordinates: 1°18′17.4″N 103°49′54.6″E | |
Country | Singapore |
Region | Central Region
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Town council |
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Constituency | |
DGP exhibited |
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PA incorporated |
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Government | |
• Mayor | Central Singapore CDC
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• Members of Parliament | Tanjong Pagar GRC |
Area | |
• Total | 0.96 km2 (0.37 sq mi) |
• Rank | 52nd |
Population | |
• Total | 990 |
• Rank | 37th |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
• Rank | 33rd |
Demonym | Official
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Postal district | 9 |
The Orchard Planning Area is a planning area as specified by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. It is part of the Central Area located within the Central Region. Orchard is bordered by Newton in the east and north, Tanglin in the west, River Valley in the south and Museum to the southeast.