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Ang Mo Kio
Residential district in Singapore
Ang Mo Kio is a planning area and residential town situated in the North-East region of Singapore. Located approximately 11 km north of the Downtown Core district, Ang Mo Kio is the 3rd most populated planning area in the North-East region and... Wikipedia
Area: 5.382 mi²
Population: 163,950 (2019)
Dwelling units: 49,169
Postal district: 20
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What does Ang Mo Kio means?
Ang Mo Kio in Hokkien literally means the 'red-haired man's bridge', where ang mo is a colloquial term for a Caucasian person. The name makes reference to the bridge over Kallang River in the area, built by Johnson Turnball Thomson, Government Surveyor of the Straits Settlement from 1841 to 1853.
Jan 18, 2024
What is Ang Mo Kio in chinese?
The area of Ang Mo Kio has also been historically referred to as Kou Teu Kio, meaning "nine bridges". In the 1970s, the area's Chinese name was changed to 宏茂桥, meaning "Bridge of Expansiveness and Prosperity".
Does Ang Mo Kio mean tomato?
The name "Ang Mo Kio" has no definitive origin. Some say it comes from the Hokkien term for tomatoes, while others believe it was named after a red-haired Caucasian or a bridge.
Is Ang Mo Kio a good place?
Ang Mo Kio remains a primarily residential district. The main appeal is the amount of parkland: Ang Mo Kio Town Gardens is famous for its nature ways and sculptures, and park connectors that link all the way to Punggol. Along the border with Bishan, there is the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park that services residents of both.
The name Ang Mo Kio in Hokkien literally translates to “red-haired man's bridge”, where ang mo is a colloquial term for a Caucasian person. The maps showed John ...