Kampong Java is a subzone within the planning area of Kallang,

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, as defined by the

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(URA). It is bounded by the Central Expressway (CTE) in the west; Balestier Road in the north; Tessensohn Road, Race Course Road, Gloucester Road, Northumberland Road and Tekka Lane in the east; and

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in the south.

Etymology

The area is named after the large number of Javanese living in the area, hence Java Village, or Kampong Java.

Description

Kampong Java is probably best known for being the location of

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and the headquarters of the

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(LTA). Other significant places within this subzone include the headquarters of

Tanglin Police Division The Tanglin Police Division (or 'E' Division) is one of the seven land divisions of the Singapore Police Force. Tanglin Division oversees the safety and security of the central region in Singapore. The division's policing jurisdiction covers sev ...

, Kampong Java Neighbourhood Police Centre, Pek Kio Community Centre, Balestier Plain,

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, Farrer Park Tennis Centre, the

Singapore Indian Association The Singapore Indian Association was established in 1923 with the objective of promoting the social, physical, intellectual, cultural and the general welfare of its members. When it was formed, the association projected itself as a pan-Indian, ra ...

, the Singapore Khalsa Association, Kampong Java Park and Farrer Park Primary School. Part of the

Little India Little India or India Town (less commonly known as Indian Street or India Bazaar) is an Indian or Desi (South Asian) sociocultural environment outside India or the subcontinent. It especially refers to an area with Indian residences and a dive ...

ethnic district stretches into this area. Located within Kampong Java are Little India MRT station and Farrer Park MRT station. In August 2018, it was announced that Kampong Java Park would be closed to build a facilities building for the North–South Corridor tunnel, an expressway tunnel.

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Places in Singapore Central Region, Singapore Kallang {{Singapore-geo-stub