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Singapore, Singapore

Capital city · Population 5.6M

Singapore is the capital and the largest city in Singapore with a population of approximately 5,638,700 people as of 2026. This makes it the 48th largest city in the world, accounting for 92.28% of Singapore's total population of 6.1M. Singapore is classified as a major metropolis and operates in the Asia/Singapore timezone. The average annual temperature is 27.6°C with 2,471 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 15 meters above sea level.

Population

5,638,700

Global Rank

#48

Country Rank

#1

% of Singapore

92.28%

Avg Temperature

27.6°C

Annual Rainfall

2,471 mm

Elevation

15 m

Timezone

Asia/Singapore

Singapore on the Map

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Climate in Singapore

Singapore's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Nov with 453 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

26.1°C
Jan
27.5°C
Feb
28.3°C
Mar
28°C
Apr
28.3°C
May
27.7°C
Jun
28.5°C
Jul
27.6°C
Aug
27.8°C
Sep
27.5°C
Oct
26.5°C
Nov
26.9°C
Dec
26.1°C28.5°C

Monthly Rainfall

394 mm
Jan
86 mm
Feb
109 mm
Mar
203 mm
Apr
277 mm
May
214 mm
Jun
95 mm
Jul
152 mm
Aug
137 mm
Sep
149 mm
Oct
453 mm
Nov
202 mm
Dec

Singapore at a Glance

Country Population

6,110,200

Capital

Singapore

Region

South-Eastern Asia

Major Cities

25

GDP per Capita

$90,674

Life Expectancy

82.9 years

Urban Population

100.0%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Other Major Cities in Singapore

Ulu Bedok
277K
Bedok New Town
277K
Tampines Estate
265K
Jurong Town
263K
Tampines New Town
260K
Jurong West
257K
Woodlands
255K
Sengkang New Town
245K
Hougang New Town
228K
Yishun New Town
222K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Singapore with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Singapore by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Bukit Merah Estate151,2503 km
Toa Payoh New Town120,6505 km
Kallang101,2905 km
Geylang110,2015 km
Serangoon New Town116,9007 km
Kembangan130,2528 km
Hougang New Town227,5609 km
Serangoon116,90010 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Singapore?

The population of Singapore, Singapore is approximately 5,638,700 people, making it the 48th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Singapore.

Is Singapore the capital of Singapore?

Yes, Singapore is the capital of Singapore.

What is the climate like in Singapore?

Singapore has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C and receives 2,471 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Singapore in?

Singapore is in the Asia/Singapore timezone.