Boon Keng

Boon Keng
Subzone of Kallang
Other transcription(s)
  Chinese 文庆
  Pinyin Wén'qìng
  Hokkien POJ Bûn-khèng
  Tamil பூன் கெங்
Country  Singapore
Region Central Region
Planning Area Kallang
Area[1]
  Total 0.41 km2 (0.16 sq mi)
Population (2015)[1]
  Total 10,970
  Density 27,000/km2 (69,000/sq mi)

Boon Keng is a subzone and residential estate located in Kallang, Singapore. There are three major streets that span this area, namely Boon Keng Road, Upper Boon Keng Road and Lorong 1 Geylang.

Etymology

Both the roads and the estate were named after Lim Boon Keng, a Chinese physician who came to Singapore in 1880s and contributed on promoting social and educational reforms for the local society since 1890s.

Transport

The Boon Keng estate is currently served by Kallang MRT Station and Lorong 1 Geylang Bus Terminal.

References

See also


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