Bedok | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 勿洛 Wùluò (Pinyin) Bût-lo̍k (Hokkien POJ) |
| • Malay | Bedok |
| • Tamil | பிடோக் Piṭōk (Transliteration) |
      From top left to right: The shores of Bedok Reservoir, Bedok Stadium, Bedok Reservoir Estate, Bedok Mall, Bedok Bus Interchange, Bedok North MRT station | |
 Location of Bedok in Singapore | |
 Location of Bedok in Singapore | |
.svg)  Bedok Location of Bedok in Singapore | |
| Coordinates: 1°19′24.96″N 103°55′38.42″E / 1.3236000°N 103.9273389°E | |
| Country |  Singapore |
| Region | East Region
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| PA incorporated |
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| Government | |
| • Mayors | North East CDC
South East CDC |
| • Members of Parliament | Aljunied GRC
East Coast GRC Marine Parade GRC |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.69 km2 (8.37 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 7th |
| • Residential | 4.18 km2 (1.61 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 276,990 |
| • Rank | 1st |
| • Density | 13,000/km2 (33,000/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 9th |
| Ethnic groups (2020) | |
| • Chinese | 201,770 (72.9%) |
| • Malays | 39,300 (14.1%) |
| • Indians | 24,450 (8.9%) |
| • Others | 11,470 (4.1%) |
| Postal district | 16 |
| Dwelling units | 60,115 |
| Projected ultimate | 79,000 |
Bedok (/bəˈdoʊk/ bə-DOHK) is a planning area and residential town located in the geographical region of Tanah Merah along the south-eastern coast of the East Region of Singapore. Bedok is bounded by five other planning areas: Paya Lebar to the north, Hougang to the northwest, Tampines to the northeast and east, Geylang to the west and Marine Parade to the southwest. It also shares a maritime boundary with the Singapore Strait to the south and southeast.
Bedok has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the 14th century. The area was originally a fishing village and agriculture centre, but over the years it has transformed into a bustling residential and commercial hub. Today, Bedok is known for its vibrant and diverse community, with a mix of public and private housing options, shopping centers, parks, and a thriving food scene.
In addition to its commercial development, Bedok also boasts several green spaces and parks, including Bedok Reservoir Park and East Coast Park, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and relaxation. The area is also well-connected to the rest of the city, with a number of transportation options, including MRT stations, bus routes, and major expressways, making it an accessible and convenient location for residents and visitors alike.
Population wise, Bedok is the largest planning area in the country, being home to approximately 280,000 residents.[2][4] This high demographic is largely explained by the affordable public housing in Bedok New Town, due to its relatively distant location from the Central Area. Besides public housing developments, private residences are also prevalent in the area, most of which are found in the neighbourhoods of Bayshore, Frankel Avenue and Siglap, in western and southwestern Bedok.[5][6]
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- ^ "Urban Redevelopment Authority Planning Area Brochure – Bedok". Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
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