Pioneer, Singapore

Pioneer
Planning Area
Other transcription(s)
 • Chinese先驱
 • PinyinXiānqū
 • MalayPioneer
 • Tamilபயனியர்
Location of Pioneer in Singapore
Location of Pioneer in Singapore
Pioneer is located in Singapore
Pioneer
Pioneer
Location within Singapore
Coordinates: 1°18′55″N 103°40′23″E / 1.31528°N 103.67306°E / 1.31528; 103.67306
Country Singapore
RegionWest
Town Council
  • West Coast–Jurong West
Constituencies
Government
 • MayorsSouth West CDC
 • Members of Parliament
Area
 • Total
12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2026)
 • Total
50
 • Density4.1/km2 (11/sq mi)
Ethnic groups

Pioneer is a planning area located in the West Region of Singapore, named after Pioneer Road. The area is bounded by Jurong West to the north, Boon Lay to the east, Tuas to the west, the Western Water Catchment to the northwest and Selat Jurong to the south. It contains several major industrial estates including Joo Koon, Benoi and Gul Circle, which form part of the larger Jurong Industrial Estate. Pioneer today comprises five subzones: Benoi Sector, Gul Basin, Gul Circle, Joo Koon and the Pioneer Sector itself.

Etymology

The area was formerly known as Jalan Besi. During the development of Jurong Industrial Estate, JTC Corporation renamed the Malay-named roads in the area into English, particularly those near Jalan Buroh. Pioneer Road was previously Jalan Besi (Malay: Metal Road), Pioneer Road North was Jalan Bandaran (Malay: Town Road) and Pioneer Circus was Bulatan Besi (Malay: Metal Circus or Metal Circle).

References

  1. ↑ Urban Redevelopment Authority (December 2019). "Master Plan 2019 Planning Area Boundary (No Sea)". data.gov.sg. Archived from the original (GeoJSON) on 1 October 2026. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  2. ↑ "Singapore Residents by Planning Area / Subzone, Age Group, Sex and Floor Area of Residence, June 2026". Singapore Department of Statistics. Archived from the original on 26 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "Old map of Jurong". Archived from the original on 2016-08-18.