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Yio Chu Kang

Subzone of Ang Mo Kio Planning Area in Singapore

Platform of NS15 Yio Chu Kang MRT Station
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Yio Chu Kang (IPA: YOH CHOO KAHNG), alternatively spelt as Yeo Chu Kang, is a subzone of Ang Mo Kio in the northeast of Singapore.

Background

The name Yio Chu Kang, similar to Choa Chu Kang and Lim Chu Kang, derives from the term "chu kang" (厝港, Teochew: cu3 gang2), meaning "back port". A chu kang was a settlement in backwater parts of rivers in Singapore which served as a port to ship out agricultural products, mainly gambier and pepper, grown on adjacent plantations under the Kangchu economic system in 19th century Johor and Singapore.

Educational institutions

Primary schools

Anderson Primary School

Secondary schools

Presbyterian High School

Yio Chu Kang Secondary School

Tertiary Institutions

Nanyang Polytechnic

Anderson Serangoon Junior College

ITE College Central

Other amenities

Yio Chu Kang Stadium

Chu Sheng Temple

Swee Kow Kuan Temple

Yio Chu Kang Community Club Archived 2024-05-14 at the Wayback Machine

Transportation

Situated at the northern portion of Ang Mo Kio, Yio Chu Kang is served by bus services originating from Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange, Seletar Bus Depot, Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange and Yishun (85x services). Yio Chu Kang MRT station of the North–South Line also serves the area, providing residents a direct link to the relatively distant Central Area.