Tenah Merah Prison
Tenah Merah Prison is a prison in Singapore. Tenah Merah Prison is situated nearby to the military installation Upper Changi Fire Post, as well as near Changi Women’s Prison.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Changi Prison and The Changi Museum.
Changi Prison
Prison
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Changi Prison Complex, often known simply as Changi Prison, is a prison complex in the namesake district of Changi in the eastern part of Singapore. It is the largest prison in the country, covering an area of about 50 ha, and the oldest still in operation since the closure of Outram Prison in 1963. Changi Prison is situated 310 metres southwest of Tenah Merah Prison.
The Changi Museum
Museum
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The Changi Chapel and Museum is a war museum dedicated to Singapore's history during the Second World War and the Japanese occupation of Singapore. After the British Army was defeated by the Imperial Japanese Army in the Battle of Singapore, thousands of prisoners of war were imprisoned in Changi prison camp for three and a half years. The Changi Museum is situated 260 metres north of Tenah Merah Prison.
Jewel Changi Airport
Shopping center
Jewel Changi Airport is a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex surrounded by and linked to Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of Changi Airport in Singapore. Jewel Changi Airport is situated 2 km east of Tenah Merah Prison.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Loyang and East Coast.
Loyang
Neighborhood
Loyang is a subzone region located in the town of Pasir Ris in the East Region of Singapore. The region consists of three subzones, Loyang West, Loyang East and Flora Drive.
East Coast
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The East Coast of Singapore is largely residential and offers few sights as such; most visitors just cross it on their way from and to Changi Airport. For Singaporeans, on the other hand, the main attractions are 20 km of white sandy beach and the food: this is the home of many of Singapore's culinary icons.
Tampines East
Neighborhood
Tampines is the regional centre of the East Region of Singapore. With a population of 290,090 living across its five subzones as of 2025, it is the most populous planning area in Singapore. Tampines East is situated 2½ km west of Tenah Merah Prison.
Tenah Merah Prison
- Type: Prison
- Also known as: “Tanah Merah Prison”
- Category: government building
- Location: Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
1.35984° or 1° 21′ 35″ northLongitude
103.97368° or 103° 58′ 25″ eastOpen location code
6PH59X5F+WFOpenStreetMap ID
way 173909448OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
“Tenah Merah Prison” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “丹那美拉监狱”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Upper Changi Fire Post and Changi Women’s Prison.
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