Woodlands Population 2026
Woodlands has a population of 254,440, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇸🇬 Singapore. Roughly 4.3% of Singapore's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Singapore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
254,440
Rank in Singapore
#6
Coordinates
1.44°N, 103.79°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Singapore
Distance to capital (Singapore)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Cities near Woodlands
- Marsiling22,000 people · ~2 km away
- Sungai Simpang20,000 people · ~4 km away
- Sembawang Estate110,090 people · ~5 km away
- Yishun New Town228,730 people · ~5 km away
- Yew Tee39,100 people · ~7 km away
- Bukit Panjang New Town138,050 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Woodlands?
Woodlands has a population of 254,440 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Singapore.
Is Woodlands the capital of Singapore?
No, the capital of Singapore is Singapore, about 18 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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