Newton, Singapore
Newton | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 纽顿 |
| • Pinyin | Niǔdùn |
| • Malay | Newton |
| • Tamil | நியூட்டன் |
From top left to right: The Istana, Environment Building, Newton Food Centre, Newton Circus, Scotts Road, Emerald Hill | |
Location in Central Region | |
| Coordinates: 1°18′25.8″N 103°50′13.2″E / 1.307167°N 103.837000°E | |
| Country | Singapore |
| Region | Central Region
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| CDC | |
| Town council |
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| Constituency | |
| DGP exhibited |
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| PA incorporated |
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| Government | |
| • Mayor | Central Singapore CDC
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| • Members of Parliament | Tanjong Pagar GRC |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.07 km2 (0.80 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 46th |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 8,030 |
| • Rank | 31st |
| • Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 29th |
| Demonym | Official
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| Postal district | 9 |
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Newton is a town that is located within the Central Area of the Central Region of Singapore. The planning area is bounded by the following planning areas - Orchard and Museum to the south, Tanglin to the west, Novena to the north, Kallang to the northeast and Rochor to the east.
Occupying an area north of the renowned Orchard Road shopping belt, the territory of Newton Planning Area includes the grounds of The Istana, the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. It is split into six subzones; Cairnhill, Goodwood Park, Istana Negara, Monk's Hill, Newton Circus and Orange Grove. Newton's namesake, Newton Road, however, is located within Novena Planning Area, and starts at Newton Circus in the south and ends at the junction with Thomson Road in the north.