MacPherson Population 2026
MacPherson has a population of 26,850, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇸🇬 Singapore. Roughly 0.5% of Singapore's population lives here. It is about 210× smaller than Singapore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,850
Rank in Singapore
#26
Coordinates
1.33°N, 103.88°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Singapore
Distance to capital (Singapore)
6 km
4 miles, straight line
Cities near MacPherson
- Eunos32,820 people · ~2 km away
- Marine Parade47,180 people · ~4 km away
- Novena53,160 people · ~5 km away
- Ulu Bedok276,990 people · ~6 km away
- Singapore5,638,700 people · ~6 km away
- Bedok New Town276,990 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of MacPherson?
MacPherson has a population of 26,850 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Singapore.
Is MacPherson the capital of Singapore?
No, the capital of Singapore is Singapore, about 6 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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