Tanjong Pagar
subzone of Downtown Core Planning Area in Singapore
Tanjong Pagar (alternatively spelled Tanjung Pagar) is a historic district located within the Central Business District of Singapore, straddling the Outram Planning Area and the Downtown Core under the Urban Redevelopment Authority's urban planning zones. The district is a popular tourist destination.
The name comes from the Malay language, in which it means "cape of stakes". This is probably from the stakes used by fishermen to secure fish traps, as the village's main economic activity was fishing. Today, the district is a mix of old and new buildings. One prominent landmark in Tanjong Pagar is the Tanjong Pagar railway station. Built in 1932, it ceased operations in 2011. The station, with a distinct art deco style has been repurposed into a museum as well as being the site of Cantonment MRT station, named after Cantonment Road.
Notable landmarks in Tanjong Pagar also include the Thian Hock Keng Temple, which was gazetted as a national monument in 1973. It is one of the oldest temples in Singapore and was built in the early 19th century.
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