Alexandra, Singapore

Alexandra is a subzone region located in the town of Bukit Merah, Singapore. The region comprises two non contiguous neighbourhoods: Alexendra Hill and Alexendra North. It is located along the road which the place had its name derived from, at the eastern border of the Queenstown district.

Alexandra
Subzone of Bukit Merah Planning Area
Name transcription(s)
  Chinese亚历山大
  Hokkien POJA-le`k-san-tāi
  MalayAlexandra
  Tamilஅலெக்சாண்ட்ரா
Alexandra Road, Singapore
Alexandra Road, Singapore
CountrySingapore

Alexandra North, which refers to the precinct near Redhill MRT station, consists mainly of condominiums together with a park. Alexandra Hill, which is often referred to as Brickworks Estate or Rumah Tinggi, mainly consists of HDB flats and is also home to an IKEA showroom. There is also a shopping centre in the district which recently opened its doors in 2016, Alexandra Central, beside the IKEA building.

There is also the historical Alexandra Hospital, located near the region.

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References

1.2868°N 103.7963°E / 1.2868; 103.7963


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