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Hougang ( ), archaically spelt Aukang, is a planning area and mature residential town located in the North-East Region of Singapore. It is the largest housing estate in Singapore based on land area, and is home to 247,528 residents as of 2018. Hougang planning area is bordered by Sengkang to the north, Geylang to the south, Bedok to the southeast, Toa Payoh to the southwest, Serangoon to the west and Paya Lebar to the east.

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  • Geography
  • History and etymology
  • Shopping
  • Transport
  • Bus interchange
  • Hougang Central Bus Interchange
  • Bus depots
  • Hougang Bus Depot
  • Mass Rapid Transit stations
  • Mass Rapid Transit depots
  • Kim Chuan Depot
  • Tai Seng Facility Building
  • Road networks
  • Amenities
  • Highlights
  • Politics
  • Hougang SMC
  • Aljunied GRC
  • Ang Mo Kio GRC and Jalan Kayu SMC
  • Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC
  • Education
  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools
  • Other schools
  • See also
  • Notes
  • References
  • Sources

Hougang ( ), archaically spelt Aukang, is a planning area and mature residential town located in the North-East Region of Singapore. It is the largest housing estate in Singapore based on land area, and is home to 247,528 residents as of 2018. Hougang planning area is bordered by Sengkang to the north, Geylang to the south, Bedok to the southeast, Toa Payoh to the southwest, Serangoon to the west and Paya Lebar to the east.

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