Changi
Changi (/ˈtʃɑːŋi/) is a planning area located in the geographical region of Tanah Merah in the East Region of Singapore. Sharing borders with Pasir Ris and Tampines to the west, Changi Bay to the southeast, the South China Sea to the east and the Serangoon Harbour to the north. Changi, excluding the two water catchments and islands of Singapore, is the largest planning area by land size.
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Malay | Changi (Rumi) چڠي (Jawi) |
| • Chinese | 樟宜 Zhāngyí (Pinyin) Chiang-gî (Hokkien POJ) |
| • Tamil | சாங்கி Cāṅki (Transliteration) |
From top left to right: Singapore Changi Airport, Changi Village, Changi Point Ferry Terminal, Changi Beach Park, Ospreys and Black Eagles at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre, Changi Golf Club, Changi Prison | |
Location of Changi in Singapore | |
Changi Location of Changi within Singapore Changi Changi (Asia) Changi Changi (Earth) | |
| Coordinates: 1°20′42″N 103°58′59.5″E | |
| Country | Singapore |
| Region | East Region
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| Government | |
| • Mayor | South East CDC
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| • Members of Parliament | East Coast GRC
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| Area | |
| • Total | 40.6 km2 (15.7 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 3rd |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,850 |
| • Rank | 34th |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 38th |
| Demonym | Official
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| Postal district | 17 |
Today, Changi is an aviation hub. It is the location of both the Changi Airport and Changi Air Base. Also located within Changi is Singapore's largest prison, Changi Prison. It was used as a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during the occupation of Singapore in World War II. The prison is Singapore's oldest operating internment facility.
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