Topology of Singapore Postal Codes

01 September 2024 // bearylogical

Singapore's postal code system not only aids mail delivery but also offers a unique view of the city's layout and organization. It's like a hidden map showing how the island is structured and divided.

This small visualization illustrates Singapore's postal code system and is inspired by Ben Fry's zipdecode.

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Acknowledgements

1. Postal Code Data sourced from onemap
2. Postal districts boundaries from Timothy's Singapore Postal Districts
3. Wikipedia Explanation of Singapore Postal Code system
4. Scroller implmentation adapted from UK's Office of National Statistics scrolly template