how big is singapore

Singapore is about 736.3 square kilometers (approximately 284.3 square miles) in total land area as of 2025. It consists of the main diamond-shaped island and around 60 smaller islets, with the main island covering most of this area. Singapore measures approximately 50 kilometers from east to west and 27 kilometers from north to south, with a coastline of 193 kilometers. The country's land area has been expanded over time through extensive land reclamation projects, increasing from around 582 square kilometers in the 1960s to its current size, with ongoing projects to add more land. Singapore is one of the most densely populated countries, with a population density of about 8,378 people per square kilometer as of 2025.