Boon Keng
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (April 2016) |
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 | |
| • 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, Boon Keng MRT Station and Lorong 1 Geylang Bus Terminal.
References
See also
 | This Singapore-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |