Yishun New Town Population 2026
Yishun New Town has a population of 228,730, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇸🇬 Singapore. Roughly 3.9% of Singapore's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Singapore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
228,730
Rank in Singapore
#8
Coordinates
1.43°N, 103.83°E
~22 m elevation · Asia/Singapore
Distance to capital (Singapore)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Cities near Yishun New Town
- Sungai Simpang20,000 people · ~1 km away
- Sembawang Estate110,090 people · ~2 km away
- Woodlands254,440 people · ~5 km away
- Yio Chu Kang28,350 people · ~5 km away
- Ang Mo Kio New Town159,340 people · ~6 km away
- Marsiling22,000 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yishun New Town?
Yishun New Town has a population of 228,730 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Singapore.
Is Yishun New Town the capital of Singapore?
No, the capital of Singapore is Singapore, about 16 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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