Planning area and new town in North-East Region, Singapore
Hougang
Hougang, also known as Aukang, is a planning area and mature residential town located in the North-East Region of Singapore.
It is the largest housing estate in Singapore based on land area, and is home to 226,100 residents as of 2026. Hougang planning area is bordered by Sengkang to the north, Geylang to the south, Bedok to the southeast, Toa Payoh to the southwest, Serangoon to the west and Paya Lebar to the east.
How locals move
Getting around Hougang the local way
- Get inFerry services depart to/from Batam, Indonesia.
From Wikivoyage: Pasir Gudang, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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