Novena Population 2026
Novena has a population of 53,160, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇸🇬 Singapore. Roughly 0.9% of Singapore's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than Singapore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,160
Rank in Singapore
#18
Coordinates
1.32°N, 103.84°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Singapore
Distance to capital (Singapore)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Cities near Novena
- Singapore5,638,700 people · ~3 km away
- MacPherson26,850 people · ~5 km away
- Queenstown Estate101,480 people · ~5 km away
- Bukit Timah85,900 people · ~6 km away
- Eunos32,820 people · ~6 km away
- Ang Mo Kio New Town159,340 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novena?
Novena has a population of 53,160 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Singapore.
Is Novena the capital of Singapore?
No, the capital of Singapore is Singapore, about 3 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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