List of islands of Singapore
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This is a list of islands of Singapore. Massive land reclamation works over the past centuries has merged many of Singapore's former islands and islets and has created a few larger ones. In the 1960s, prior to land reclamation projects, it was estimated that Singapore had about 77 islands and islets.[1][2] At present, Singapore has about 64 islands, with 7 of them belonging to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).[3]
However, some recent academic and cartographic studies report lower totals ranging from approximately 44 to 54 islands, depending on whether reclaimed land, amalgamated islands, and small islets are counted separately.[4][5]
List of islands
The following is a list of islands based on a source published by Singapore's National Library Board.[6]
For civilian use
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| Island | Planning Area[7] | Region | Area (km2) | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulau Ujong (Singapore Island) | N/a | 710 | 270 | |
| Pulau Ubin | North-Eastern Islands | North-East Region | 10.19 | 3.93 |
| Sentosa | Southern Islands | Central Region | 4.71 | 1.82 |
| Pulau Bukom Kechil | Western Islands | West Region | 2.1 | 0.81 |
| Pulau Bukom | 1.45 | 0.56 | ||
| Pulau Serangoon (Coney Island) | Punggol | North-East Region | 1.33 | 0.51 |
| Pulau Buloh | Lim Chu Kang | North Region | 1.3 | 0.50 |
| Pulau Brani | Bukit Merah | Central Region | 1.22 | 0.47 |
| Pulau Sebarok | Western Islands | West Region | 0.468 | 0.181 |
| Pulau Sakijang Pelepah (Lazarus Island) | Southern Islands | Central Region | 0.47 | 0.18 |
| Pulau Sakijang Bendera (Saint John's Island) | 0.405 | 0.156 | ||
| Pulau Seletar | Simpang | North Region | 0.385 | 0.149 |
| Pulau Berkas | Western Islands | West Region | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Pulau Hantu | 0.126 | 0.049 | ||
| Pulau Kusu | Southern Islands | Central Region | 0.085 | 0.033 |
| Pulau Keppel | Bukit Merah | 0.053 | 0.020 | |
| Pulau Subar Laut (Big Sister's Island) | Southern Islands | 0.039 | 0.015 | |
| Pulau Subar Darat (Little Sister's Island) | 0.017 | 0.0066 | ||
| Pulau Satumu | Western Islands | West Region | 0.013 | 0.0050 |
| Pulau Palawan | Southern Islands | Central Region | 0.004 | 0.0015 |
| Pulau Biola | 0.004 | 0.0015 | ||
| Pulau Samulun | Western Islands | West Region | 0.004 | 0.0015 |
| Pulau Jong | 0.006 | 0.0023 | ||
| Pulau Salu | 0.0075 | 0.0029 | ||
| Pulau Anak Bukom | 0.002 | 0.00077 | ||
| Pedra Branca | Changi Bay | East Region | 0.00856 | 0.00331 |
| Sultan Shoal | Tuas | West Region | 0.006 | 0.0023 |
| Pulau Damar Laut | Jurong East | N/a | N/a | |
| Pulau Damien | North-Eastern Islands | North-East Region | N/a | N/a |
| Pulau Ketam | N/a | N/a | ||
| Pulau Khatib Bongsu | Simpang | North Region | N/a | N/a |
| Pulau Malang Siajar | North-Eastern Islands | North-East Region | N/a | N/a |
| Pulau Seringat | Southern Islands | Central Region | N/a | N/a |
| Pulau Seringat Kechil | N/a | N/a | ||
| Pulau Tekukor | N/a | N/a | ||
| Pulau Unum | North-Eastern Islands | North-East Region | N/a | N/a |
| Pulau Ular | Southern Islands | Central Region | N/a | N/a |
| Batu Belalai | North-Eastern Islands | North-East Region | N/a | N/a |
| Pulau Renggis | Southern Islands | Central Region | N/a | N/a |
For military use
| Island | Planning Area | Region | Area (km2) | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulau Tekong | North-Eastern Islands | North-East Region | 40 | 15 |
| Pulau Sudong | Western Islands | West Region | 2.09 | 0.81 |
| Pulau Senang | 0.817 | 0.315 | ||
| Pulau Pawai | 0.182 | 0.070 | ||
| Pulau Sarimbun | Western Water Catchment | 0.014 | 0.0054 | |
| Pulau Bajau | N/a | N/a | ||
| Pulau Pergam | N/a | N/a |
Artificial islands
| Island | Planning Area[7] | Region | Area (km2) | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurong Island | Western Islands | West Region | 32 | 12 |
| Pulau Semakau | 3.5 | 1.4 | ||
| Pulau Punggol Barat | Seletar | North-East Region | 1.92 | 0.74 |
| Pulau Punggol Timor | 1.12 | 0.43 | ||
| Pearl Island | Southern Islands | Central Region | 0.019 | 0.0073 |
| Coral Island | 0.017 | 0.0066 | ||
| Sandy Island | 0.0007 | 0.00027 | ||
| Treasure Island | N/a | N/a | ||
| Paradise Island | N/a | N/a | ||
| Chinese Garden | Jurong East | West Region | N/a | N/a |
| Japanese Garden | N/a | N/a | ||
| Siloso West Island | Southern Islands | Central Region | N/a | N/a |
| Siloso Beach Island | N/a | N/a | ||
| Palawan Beach Island | N/a | N/a | ||
| Nibong Island | Marina South | N/a | N/a | |
| Dragonfly Island | N/a | N/a |
Former islands
| Island | Planning Area[7] | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Island | N/a | Sovereignty transferred to Australia in 1957[8] |
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Sovereignty transferred to Australia in 1955[9] | |
| Pulau Saigon | Central Area | Merged to the southern bank of Singapore River in the late 20th century |
| Terumbu Retan Laut | Queenstown | Merged to form part of Pasir Panjang Container Terminal |
| Pulau Selugu | Southern Islands | Merged to form part of Sentosa |
| Pulau Buaya | Western Islands | Merged to form part of Jurong Island |
| Pulau Sakra | ||
| Pulau Bakau | ||
| Pulau Ayer Chawan | ||
| Pulau Ayer Merbau | ||
| Pulau Merlimau | ||
| Pulau Pesek | ||
| Pulau Pesek Kechil | ||
| Pulau Seraya | ||
| Pulau Meskol | ||
| Pulau Mesemut Laut | ||
| Pulau Mesemut Darat | ||
| Anak Pulau | ||
| Pulau Seking | Merged to form part of Pulau Semakau | |
| Pulau Karang Campong | Merged to form part of Tuas | |
| Pulau Tekong Kechil | North-Eastern Islands | Merged to form part of Pulau Tekong |
