Kampong Java
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Kampong Java | |
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Subzone of Kallang | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Chinese | 甘榜爪哇 |
• Malay | Kampung Java |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Central Region |
Planning Area | Kallang |
Kampong Java (Chinese: 甘榜爪哇) is a subzone within the planning area of Kallang, Singapore, as defined by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (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 Bukit Timah Road in the south.
Kampong Java is probably best known for being the location of KK Women's and Children's Hospital and the headquarters of the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Other significant places within this subzone include the headquarters of Tanglin Police Division, Kampong Java Neighbourhood Police Centre, Pek Kio Community Centre, Balestier Plain, Farrer Park Fields, Farrer Park Tennis Centre, the Singapore Indian Association, the Singapore Khalsa Association, Kampong Java Park and Farrer Park Primary School.
Part of the Little India ethnic district stretches into this area. Located within Kampong Java is Little India MRT station, a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) interchange station along the North East Line and Downtown Line.