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Jurong West

Decide whether to visit or live in Jurong West, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Jurong West month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jurong West are typically February, July and August, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 24°C), and November the wettest (about 339 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.023.92688.8
February30.023.911910.1
March30.524.321410.5
April30.224.728810.0
May30.125.42879.7
June29.525.32569.2
July29.525.31739.9
August29.424.92059.8
September29.524.72019.4
October29.824.52639.0
November29.424.33398.0
December29.324.13048.7

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People and places shaping Jurong West

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Research updated Thursday, October 15, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Jurong West

Future · verified dates only

Upcoming

  1. Introduction of interim JRL shuttle bus services

    LTA announced that interim Jurong Region Line shuttle bus services will be introduced in Jurong West ahead of the opening of Stage 1 of the rail line.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Kitchen fire at Jurong West HDB flat

    A kitchen fire occurred at Block 675A Jurong West Street 64, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital.

  2. Arrest for public nuisance and mischief

    A 52-year-old man was arrested for public nuisance and mischief at 18 Enterprise Road in Jurong West.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Jurong Point

    Singapore's largest suburban shopping centre located in Jurong West.

  • The Centris

    A private condominium located above Jurong Point shopping centre in Jurong West.

  • Jurong Medical Centre

    A medical facility located within the Jurong West Community Building.

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01 · Overview

Jurong West, in brief

Jurong West is a residential new town located in the western part of Singapore, operating within the Asia/Singapore timezone and categorized under administration level 00. Developed extensively since the 1960s and accelerating through the 1980s, the town functions primarily as a major public-housing district supporting a population density of 25,700 people per square kilometre across a total area of 9.87 square kilometres.

How do residents navigate their daily movement across the town?

Daily movement throughout Jurong West relies heavily on its established transport infrastructure and geographical layout. Bordered to the north by the Pan Island Expressway, to the east by Sungei Jurong and Jurong Lake, to the south by the Ayer Rajah Expressway, and to the west by Benoi Road and Upper Jurong Road, the town connects various residential precincts with commercial and industrial zones. Daily commuters travel between neighbourhood centres and local amenities situated within the nine subzones:

  • Boon Lay
  • Chin Bee
  • Hong Kah
  • Jurong West Central
  • Kian Teck
  • Safti
  • Taman Jurong
  • Wenya
  • Yunnan

Daily movement patterns frequently direct residents toward Yunnan and Jurong West Central, which stand as the most populous subzones in the area, recording 64,680 and 60,100 residents respectively as of 2026. Conversely, subzones such as Chin Bee, Kian Teck, and Safti remain completely unpopulated. Daily routines also involve movement toward working environments, including the industrial area situated south of Boon Lay Way and Upper Jurong Road as part of the Jurong Industrial Estate, alongside ongoing development at Wenya within the Jurong Innovation District. With 91.0% of residents residing in HDB flats—predominantly 5-Room and Executive HDB Flats utilized by 38.4% of the population—daily residential life is anchored within these public-housing estates and their surrounding schools, healthcare institutions, community facilities, and parks.

Additional details regarding the region's urban layout and demographic metrics are maintained via Jurong West and geographical coordinates tracked through GeoNames record for Jurong West.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jurong West

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01 · Q&A

Where is Jurong West located and what are its coordinates?

Jurong West is situated in Singapore at geographic coordinates 1.3503, 103.7228, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Jurong West?

Jurong West has a recorded population of approximately 253,840 and observes the Asia/Singapore time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Jurong West?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Jurong West include CMN, EN-SG, MS-SG, TA-SG, ZH-SG, with SGD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Jurong West?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Jurong West, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.