Sengkang is an important urban centre situated in the North-East Region of Singapore. The town directly borders Punggol to the north and is close to the planning area of Seletar to the west and Pasir Ris to the east.
Originally a fishing village, the area is undergoing rapid development under the ambition of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) to transform it into a fully mature housing estate.
Sengkang currently has a population of 240,640, most of whom are part of the working population. The most populous subzone is Rivervale with 61,400 residents, closely followed by Sengkang Town Centre with 60,800 residents.