Alexandra, Singapore Explained

Alexandra
Settlement Type:Subzone of Bukit Merah Planning Area
Translit Lang1:Name
Translit Lang1 Type:Chinese
Translit Lang1 Info:亚历山大
Translit Lang1 Info2:A-le`k-san-tāi
Translit Lang1 Type4:Malay
Translit Lang1 Info4:Alexandra
Translit Lang1 Type5:Tamil
Translit Lang1 Info5:அலெக்சாண்ட்ரா
Pushpin Map:Singapore
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Alexandra within Singapore
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Singapore
Population Density Km2:auto

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 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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