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ℹ️Practical info — Clementi
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- Use the East West Line (Green MRT) to reach Clementi, which perfectly connects the area to the city center.
- Hawker centers here offer some of the cheapest and most authentic local food; always bring some cash.
- Avoid taking buses around the National University of Singapore (NUS) during morning and evening rush hours.
- Chope (reserve) your table at the hawker centre by leaving a packet of tissue paper on the seat.
🍽 Food
A staple dish, look for stalls with long queues at Clementi 448 Market
Traditional fruit and vegetable salad with shrimp paste, popular in local food centres
Savory radish cake, available in black (sweet) or white (salty) versions
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Modern shopping complex right above the MRT station for everyday needs
Traditional wet market in the morning for fresh produce and local atmosphere
A mature park with tall trees, convenient for a quiet morning stroll
A scenic walking and cycling path along the river, great for spotting birds
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Clementi is a popular residential town in the West Region of Singapore, named after Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, a former Governor of the Straits Settlements. Strategically located between the Jurong commercial hub and the National University of Singapore (NUS), it serves as a spirited educational and residential district. The town center features The Clementi Mall and a busy transport interchange. Clementi is known for its wide range of amenities, including the Clementi Stadium and the Clementi Woods Park. It is home to many prestigious schools and tertiary institutions like Ngee Ann Polytechnic and SIM Global Education. The town provides a mix of mature HDB estates and new high-rise residential developments. One of its unique natural features is the Clementi Forest, a lush secondary forest that has become a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Its excellent connectivity and strong academic environment make it a highly desirable residential area for professionals, students, and families alike.
- Location: Singapore
- Top sights: Yale-NUS Black Box Theatre · Dance Studio · Amphitheatre at Clementi Woods Park
- Nearby: Bukit Merah (6 km)
- Population: ~92.420 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Feb, Mar, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 235 | 102 | 168 | 193 | 199 | 164 | 174 | 173 | 167 | 210 | 283 | 300 |
Geography
Facts
- Named after Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, Governor from 1887 to 1893.
- Located in close proximity to the National University of Singapore.
- The Clementi Mall is integrated with a major bus interchange.
- Home to Clementi Stadium, a significant regional sports facility.
- Clementi Woods Park offers quiet greenery and walking trails.
- Clementi Forest is a significant 85-hectare secondary forest area.
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