Yio Chu Kang
Yio Chu Kang | |
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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
- Anderson Primary School
Secondary schools
- Presbyterian High School
- Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
Tertiary Institutions
Private Housing Estates
- Teacher's Housing Estate
- Thomson Hills Estate
- The Calrose
- Castle Green
- Seasons Park
- Nuovo
- Cactus Green
- Sunrise Garden
- Seletar Garden
- Grande Vista
Other Amenities
- Hospitals
- Ang Mo Kio- Thye Huan Kwan Hospital
- Community Centres/Clubs
- The Grassroots Club
- Yio Chu Kang Community Club
- Sports Facilities
- Yio Chu Kang Sports And Recreation Centre
- Yio Chu Kang Stadium
- Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex
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