Border history · 1946–2023

Singapore borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of Singapore between 1946 and 2023. It has been independent since August 9, 1965. Its territory covers 545 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
545 km²
Status
Independent since 1965
August 9, 1965 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Singapore's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. April 1, 1946 – December 31, 1962

    545 km²First recorded versionRuled by United KingdomWorld map in 1946

  2. August 9, 1965 – present

    545 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1966

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Singapore appears as a territory of United Kingdom.
  2. Singapore ceases to exist as a separate entity.
  3. Singapore regains its independence.