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Latest revision as of 06:36, 30 August 2024

About

The Singapore/Johor Bahru graticule is at latitude 1, longitude 103. It covers most of Singapore except for Pulau Tekong and some reclaimed land east of Changi Airport. It also encompasses parts of Johor, Malaysia, such as Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang, and portions of the Indonesian Riau islands.

About half of the graticule is composed of land; the rest is made up of the Straits of Singapore and the Straits of Malacca.

Resources / Tips

OpenStreetMap (and geohashing.info) tend to have better detail/labeling of houses and apartment blocks than Google (and the Peeron Map).

The Singapore Government's OneMap service can also be a useful supplemental planning/navigation aid.

Weather forecasts can be found here.

Participants

r0d3n7z - I'm keeping a list of past "viable" locations in case anyone wants to take a shot at them.
UnA - I'm new to geohash but I am armed with an AGPS enabled ipaq612c and a bicycle :D
Bicko - With the two guys above going to US for their personal business, I wanted to try to animate the geohashing interest in Singapore here. I'm pretty new and novice, so I was hoping to get a group before trying out anything. Drop me a mail if you're interested, I guess.
adavies42 New to Singapore, hoping to meet cool people :D
Cyazlars - Geohashes occasionally whenever possible.
thetuxone (Relatively) new to and interested in geohashing :D
JJ is interested in geohashing.
TheBHox is a new geohasher.
vermouthandgin is a new new new new new new geohasher.
Zertrin.
DangerAspect, brand new to this
Frosetrain, even more brand new to this

Past activity

2024

2024-08-30: Yarrow Gardens, near Siglap. Reached by Frosetrain
2024-07-30: Block 5034, Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2. Reached by Frosetrain

2023

2023-07-11: Lorong Ah Soo, in front of block 108, near the intersection with Hougang Avenue 3. Reached by DangerAspect
2023-07-10: HDB carpark between blocks 176 and 177, Bishan Street 13. Reached by DangerAspect
2023-02-06: On One North Avenue, in the one-north district, near Mediapolis and Seagate headquarters. Reached by Vermouthandgin and Zertrin at 7.45 p.m.
2023-01-19: Grassy slope near Dhoby Ghaut/Fort Canning Park, between Canning Rise and Canning Walk. Reached by DangerAspect

2022

2022-06-30: On a patch of grass land in one-north, near Mediapolis and Grab HQ. Reached by Vermouthandgin and Zertrin at 6.30 p.m.

2021

2021-07-17: In an HDB neighborhood near Khatib MRT station. Reached by Vermouthandgin and Zertrin.

2020

2020-08-30: Pasir Ris Park. Reached by Vermouthandgin and Zertrin.

2018

2018-01-10: Foodclique at Prince George's Park Residences, National University of Singapore. Reached by Cyazlars.

2017

2017-10-12: Between Blks 119 and 127, Pending Rd. Reached by Cyazlars.

2017-09-30: At the bus stop of Block 210, Pasir Ris Dr 1. Reached by Cyazlars.

2017-08-20: On the exit of SPC Sengkang, 91 Sengkang East Way. Reached in two separate expeditions by Vermouthandgin and Zertrin, and Cyazlars.

2017-05-02: Choa Chu Kang St 54, between Stagmont Park and Blk 763. Reached by Cyazlars.

2017-05-13: Jalan Palas 14, Taman Teratai, Skudai, Johor. Reached by Cyazlars.

2016

2016-03-06: In front of Bukit Timah Primary School, Lorong Kismis. Reached by Cyazlars.

2016-04-04: In front of the British Council, Napier Road. Reached by Cyazlars.

2014

2014-06-20: Along River Valley Road, next to Clarke Quay. Reached by Cyazlars.

2014-06-25: In an open field along Tampines Road. Reached by Cyazlars.

2013

2013-03-09: On street in Jurong industry estate Reached by vermouthandgin.

2013-05-02: On street in woodland industrial park Reached by vermouthandgin.

2013-05-28: Near Serangoon. Among HDB Reached by vermouthandgin.

2013-10-11: On the pavement along Richards Avenue. Reached by Cyazlars.

2012

2012-01-15: Open field along Jalan Timah, Pasir Gudang, Johor. Reached by Cyazlars.

2012-04-02: On the left lane of Bukit Batok West Ave 7. Reached by Cyazlars.

2012-07-27: On the sidewalk beside an open field along Tuas View Crescent. Reached by Cyazlars.

2012-09-27: Just inside The Parc condominium, close to the fence. Reached by TheBHox

2012-09-29: Along Jalan Setia 3/1, Taman Setia Indah, Johor Bahru, Johor. Reached by Cyazlars.

2011

2011-01-10: Right beside the Delta Swimming Complex bus stop along Tiong Bahru Road. Reached by Cyazlars.

2011-07-16: On the road in a carpark between Blocks 785 and 788, Yishun Ave 2. Reached by Cyazlars.

2011-08-14: Carpark next to Blk 58, Dakota Crescent. Reached by Cyazlars.

2011-10-04: Void deck of Blk 328, Serangoon Ave 3. Reached by Cyazlars.

2011-10-12: Near a bus stop along Tiong Bahru Road, edge of Henderson Park. Reached by Cyazlars.

2009

2009-06-23: On the road outside the entrance/exit to Kaki Bukit Techpark 2. Reached by Cyazlars.

2008

2008-05-24: First Saturday since geohashing comic; coordinates are in the Straits of Singapore. The point in the neighboring Kota Tinggi graticule is on the island of Bintan.

2008-05-30: First expedition in this graticule. Coordinates are in Jurong Industrial Estate, inside Caterpillar Asia Pte Ltd, 7 Tractor Road, off Jln Boon Lay / Jln Ahmad Ibrahim. It's across the AYE from Jurong BirdPark. Buses 194, 249, 251 & 252 from Boon Lay Interchange. r0d3n7z visited the point at around 17:00.

2008-06-18: Block 338, Bukit Batok Street 34 in Singapore. Reached by r0d3n7z at 21:45.

2008-06-19: In the middle of the road in front of No. 18 Bright Hill Drive in Singapore. Reached by r0d3n7z.

2008-07-02: First meetup (>1 person) in this graticule. In the outermost lane of the Central Expressway, southbound on the Moulmein flyover just a few meters after Exit 7D (Balestier Road). Reached by Seth, Nathan & r0d3n7z.

Attempts

2008-06-01: Inside Paya Lebar Airbase, along the eastern edge, near Kaki Bukit sand store. Good for a Restricted Area Geohash. r0d3n7z got as close as was legally possible (450m) at 17:07.

2008-07-09: Within a military training area at Ama Keng off Lim Chu Kang Rd. UnA made an attempt but found the gate locked.

2008-07-11: Within Singapore Turf Club at Kranji besides BKE. UnA made an attempt but found out that the point is within the turf club's property.

2009-09-24: In an open space next to Punggol Drive. Cyazlars made an attempt but was foiled by warning tape.

2011-01-06: In the parking lot opposite Singapore Indoor Stadium. Cyazlars went there but failed to reached the geohash due to the fallacies of human memory.

2011-08-17: Somewhere in Tanglin Camp, along Loewen Road. Attempted by Cyazlars but found no public access.

2012-02-02: On the pavement along the on-road to Bukit Timah Road close to Newton Circle. Cyazlars ended up cursing the Stage 2 Downtown Line construction work.

2013-05-22: In a forested area along Canberra Road. Attempted by Cyazlars.

2017-03-31: Inside MacRitchie Reservoir Park, approx 70~80m off trail along Terentang Trail. Attempted by r0d3n7z.

2022-12-19: Wooded area 200m southwest of the ECP/Fort Road exit, foiled by darkness and too many cement mixers. Attempted by DangerAspect

Achievements

r0d3n7z earned the Graticule Unlocked Achievement

by being the first to reach any hashpoint in the (1, 103) graticule, here, on 2008-06-18.

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 About half of the graticule is composed of land; the rest is made up of the Straits of Singapore and the Straits of Malacca.
 ===Resources / Tips===
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 * [[User:vermouthandgin|vermouthandgin]] is a new new new new new new geohasher.
 * [[User:Zertrin|Zertrin]].
+* [[User:DangerAspect|DangerAspect]], brand new to this
+* [[User:Frosetrain|Frosetrain]], even more brand new to this
+==Past activity==
+===2024===
+* [[2024-08-30_1_103|2024-08-30]]: Yarrow Gardens, near Siglap. Reached by [[User:Frosetrain|Frosetrain]]
+* [[2024-07-30_1_103|2024-07-30]]: Block 5034, Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2. Reached by [[User:Frosetrain|Frosetrain]]
+===2023===
+* [[2023-07-11_1_103|2023-07-11]]: Lorong Ah Soo, in front of block 108, near the intersection with Hougang Avenue 3. Reached by [[User:DangerAspect|DangerAspect]]
+* [[2023-07-10_1_103|2023-07-10]]: HDB carpark between blocks 176 and 177, Bishan Street 13. Reached by [[User:DangerAspect|DangerAspect]]
+* [[2023-02-06_1_103|2023-02-06]]: On One North Avenue, in the one-north district, near Mediapolis and Seagate headquarters. Reached by [[User:Vermouthandgin|Vermouthandgin]] and [[User:Zertrin|Zertrin]] at 7.45 p.m.
+* [[2023-01-19_1_103|2023-01-19]]: Grassy slope near Dhoby Ghaut/Fort Canning Park, between Canning Rise and Canning Walk. Reached by [[User:DangerAspect|DangerAspect]]
-==Upcoming activity==
+===2022===
-===2017-03-31 1 103===
+* [[2022-06-30_1_103|2022-06-30]]: On a patch of grass land in one-north, near Mediapolis and Grab HQ. Reached by [[User:Vermouthandgin|Vermouthandgin]] and [[User:Zertrin|Zertrin]] at 6.30 p.m.
-[http://carabiner.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2017-03-31&lat=1&long=103&zoom=16 1.35454253, 103.81251390]
-The hash is located inside MacRitchie Reservoir Park. With predominantly urban past expeditions, a hike in the nature reserve sounds nice! Trails are well maintained; Google street view available for recce purposes. '''[https://www.nparks.gov.sg/~/media/nparks-real-content/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserve/central-catchment/cnr-macritchie-map.pdf Trail map pdf]'''
+===2021===
-Precise spot is approx 70~80m off trail along Terentang Trail.
+* [[2021-07-17 1 103|2021-07-17]]: In an HDB neighborhood near Khatib MRT station. [[2021-07-17 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Vermouthandgin|Vermouthandgin]] and [[User:Zertrin|Zertrin]].
-Side attractions: [https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/central-catchment-nature-reserve/treetop-walk TreeTop Walk], [[wikipedia: Syonan Jinja|Syonan Jinja ruins]]
+===2020===
-Weather forecast: possible thundery showers
+* [[2020-08-30 1 103|2020-08-30]]: Pasir Ris Park. [[2020-08-30 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Vermouthandgin|Vermouthandgin]] and [[User:Zertrin|Zertrin]].
-'''Outcome:''' Not reached - No public access + Mother Nature -- details later! -- [[User:R0d3n7z|R0d3n7z]] ([[User talk:R0d3n7z|talk]]) 08:51, 31 March 2017 (UTC)
+===2018===
-==Past activity==
+* [[2018-01-10]]: Foodclique at Prince George's Park Residences, National University of Singapore. [[2018-01-10 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
 ===2017===
+* [[2017-10-12]]: Between Blks 119 and 127, Pending Rd. [[2017-10-12 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
+* [[2017-09-30]]: At the bus stop of Block 210, Pasir Ris Dr 1. [[2017-09-30 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
+* [[2017-08-20 1 103|2017-08-20]]: On the exit of SPC Sengkang, 91 Sengkang East Way. [[2017-08-20 1 103|Reached]] in two separate expeditions by [[User:Vermouthandgin|Vermouthandgin]] and [[User:Zertrin|Zertrin]], and [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
 * [[2017-05-02]]: Choa Chu Kang St 54, between Stagmont Park and Blk 763. [[2017-05-02 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
 * [[2017-05-13]]: Jalan Palas 14, Taman Teratai, Skudai, Johor. [[2017-05-13 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
-* [[2017-08-20]]: The hash was located in Sengkang near a gas station. [[2017-08-20 1 103|Reached]] by Vermouthandgin and Zertrin.
 ===2016===
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 ===2013===
-* [[2013-03-09]]: On street in Jurong industry estate  [[2013-03-09 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:vermouthandgin|vermouthandgin]].
+* [[2013-03-09 1 103|2013-03-09]]: On street in Jurong industry estate  [[2013-03-09 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:vermouthandgin|vermouthandgin]].
-* [[2013-05-02]]: On street in woodland industrial park  [[2013-05-02 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:vermouthandgin|vermouthandgin]].
+* [[2013-05-02 1 103|2013-05-02]]: On street in woodland industrial park  [[2013-05-02 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:vermouthandgin|vermouthandgin]].
-* [[2013-05-28]]: Near Serangoon. Among HDB  [[2013-05-28 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:vermouthandgin|vermouthandgin]].
+* [[2013-05-28 1 103|2013-05-28]]: Near Serangoon. Among HDB  [[2013-05-28 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:vermouthandgin|vermouthandgin]].
 * [[2013-10-11]]: On the pavement along Richards Avenue. [[2013-10-11 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
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 ===2009===
-* [[2009-06-23]]: On the road outside the entrance/exit to [http://carabiner.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2009-06-23&lat=1&long=103&zoom=8&abs=1 Kaki Bukit Techpark 2]. [[2009-06-23 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
+* [[2009-06-23]]: On the road outside the entrance/exit to {{egl|2009-06-23|1|103|text=Kaki Bukit Techpark 2}}. [[2009-06-23 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
 ===2008===
-* [[2008-05-24]]: First Saturday since geohashing comic; coordinates are [http://carabiner.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-05-24&lat=1&long=103&zoom=10&abs=1 in the Straits of Singapore]. The point in the neighboring Kota Tinggi graticule is [http://carabiner.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-05-24&lat=1&long=104&zoom=10&abs=1 on the island of Bintan].
+* [[2008-05-24]]: First Saturday since geohashing comic; coordinates are {{egl|2008-05-24|1|103|text=in the Straits of Singapore}}. The point in the neighboring Kota Tinggi graticule is {{egl|2008-05-24|1|104|text=on the island of Bintan}}.
-* [[2008-05-30]]: '''First [[2008-05-30 1 103|expedition]] in this graticule.''' Coordinates are in Jurong Industrial Estate, [http://carabiner.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-05-30&lat=1&long=103&zoom=15&abs=1 inside Caterpillar Asia Pte Ltd], 7 Tractor Road, off Jln Boon Lay / Jln Ahmad Ibrahim. It's across the AYE from [[wikipedia:Jurong BirdPark|Jurong BirdPark]]. Buses 194, 249, 251 & 252 from Boon Lay Interchange. [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]] [[2008-05-30 1 103|visited the point]] at around 17:00.
+* [[2008-05-30]]: '''First [[2008-05-30 1 103|expedition]] in this graticule.''' Coordinates are in Jurong Industrial Estate, {{egl|2008-05-30|1|103|text=inside Caterpillar Asia Pte Ltd}}, 7 Tractor Road, off Jln Boon Lay / Jln Ahmad Ibrahim. It's across the AYE from [[wikipedia:Jurong BirdPark|Jurong BirdPark]]. Buses 194, 249, 251 & 252 from Boon Lay Interchange. [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]] [[2008-05-30 1 103|visited the point]] at around 17:00.
-* [[2008-06-18]]: [http://carabiner.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-06-18&lat=1&long=103&zoom=15&abs=-1 Block 338, Bukit Batok Street 34] in Singapore. [[2008-06-18 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]] at 21:45.
+* [[2008-06-18]]: {{egl|2008-06-18|1|103|text=Block 338, Bukit Batok Street 34}} in Singapore. [[2008-06-18 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]] at 21:45.
-* [[2008-06-19]]: In the middle of the road in front of [http://carabiner.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-06-19&lat=1&long=103&zoom=15&abs=-1 No. 18 Bright Hill Drive] in Singapore. [[2008-06-19 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]].
+* [[2008-06-19]]: In the middle of the road in front of {{egl|2008-06-19|1|103|text=No. 18 Bright Hill Drive}} in Singapore. [[2008-06-19 1 103|Reached]] by [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]].
 * [[2008-07-02]]: '''First [[2008-07-02 1 103|meetup]] <small>(&gt;1 person)</small> in this graticule.''' In the outermost lane of the Central Expressway, southbound on the Moulmein flyover just a few meters after Exit 7D (Balestier Road). [[2008-07-02 1 103|Reached]] by Seth, Nathan & [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]].
 ==Attempts==
-* [[2008-06-01]]: Inside [[wikipedia: Paya Lebar Airbase|Paya Lebar Airbase]], along the [http://carabiner.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-06-01&lat=1&long=103&zoom=15&abs=-1 eastern edge], near Kaki Bukit sand store. Good for a [[Restricted Area Geohash]]. [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]] [[2008-06-01 1 103|got as close as was legally possible (450m)]] at 17:07.
+* [[2008-06-01]]: Inside [[wikipedia: Paya Lebar Airbase|Paya Lebar Airbase]], along the {{egl|2008-06-01|1|103|text=eastern edge}}, near Kaki Bukit sand store. Good for a [[Restricted Area Geohash]]. [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]] [[2008-06-01 1 103|got as close as was legally possible (450m)]] at 17:07.
 * [[2008-07-09]]: Within a military training area at Ama Keng off Lim Chu Kang Rd. [[User:UnA|UnA]] made an attempt but [[2008-07-09 1 103|found the gate locked]].
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 * [[2013-05-22]]: In a forested area along Canberra Road. [[2013-05-22 1 103|Attempted]] by [[User:Cyazlars|Cyazlars]].
+* [[2017-03-31]]: Inside MacRitchie Reservoir Park, approx 70~80m off trail along Terentang Trail. [[2017-03-31 1 103|Attempted]] by [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]].
+* [[2022-12-19_1_103|2022-12-19]]: Wooded area 200m southwest of the ECP/Fort Road exit, foiled by darkness and too many cement mixers. [[2022-12-19_1_103|Attempted]] by [[User:DangerAspect|DangerAspect]]
 == Achievements ==
-{{Virgin graticule | latitude = 1 | longitude = 103 | date = 2008-06-18 | name = [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]]}}
+{{Graticule unlocked | latitude = 1 | longitude = 103 | date = 2008-06-18 | name = [[User:R0d3n7z|r0d3n7z]]}}
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-[[Category:Deflowered graticules]]
+[[Category:Unlocked graticules]]

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