Tampines has 296,060 residents, the most in S'pore, followed by Bedok & Sengkang
Punggol and Sengkang increasing in population over time.
Tampines has been identified as Singapore's most populous planning area in 2026, with a resident population of 296,060, according to a report by the Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat). This marks a shift from Bedok's previous position as the most populous planning area, which has now fallen to second place with 272,120 residents.
The report also highlights the rapid population growth in Punggol, which rose to eighth place in 2026 with 204,490 residents, recording an average annual growth rate of 4.6 per cent between 2016 and 2026.
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