Japan National Route 32
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National Route 32 is a national highway
National highways of Japan
Japan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and other government agencies administer the national highways. Beginning in 1952, Japan classified these as Class 1 or Class 2. Class 1 highways had one- or two-digit numbers, while...

 connecting Takamatsu
Takamatsu, Kagawa
is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the seat of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island...

 and Kōchi
Kochi, Kochi
is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku island of Japan.Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. As of May 31, 2008, the city had an estimated population of 340,515 and a density of...

 in Japan.

Route data

  • Length: 139.9 km (86.9 mi)
  • Origin: Takamatsu (originates at junction with Routes 11
    Route 11 (Japan)
    National Route 11 is a Japanese highway on the island of Shikoku. The most important artery in Shikoku, it originates at the intersection with Routes 28, 55 and 195 in the prefectural capital of Tokushima and terminates at the intersection with Routes 33, 56, 317, 379, 440 and 494 in Matsuyama...

     and 30)
  • Terminus: Kōchi (ends at the origin of Routes 33
    Route 33 (Japan)
    , also known as the Tosa Kaidō, is a Japanese highway on the island of Shikoku. It originates at the intersection of Route 32 and other arteries in the city of Kōchi and terminates in the city of Matsuyama , where it meets Route 11 and other national highways. Its history dates to the year 662...

    , 55, 194
    Route 194 (Japan)
    National Route 194 is a national highway of Japan connecting Kōchi, Kōchi and Saijō, Ehime, with a total length of 88.3 km ....

    , 195
    Route 195 (Japan)
    National Route 195 is a national highway of Japan connecting Kōchi, Kōchi and Tokushima, Tokushima, with a total length of 198.2 km ....

     and 197, the terminus of Route 55)
  • Major cities: Miyoshi
    Miyoshi, Tokushima
    is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on March 1, 2006 as a result of the merger between the towns of Ikeda, Ikawa, Mino and Yamashiro, and the villages of Higashiiyayama and Nishiiyayama, all from Miyoshi District....


History

  • 1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 32 (from Takamatsu to Kōchi)
  • 1965-04-01 - General National Highway 32 (from Takamatsu to Kōchi)

Municipalities passed through

  • Kagawa Prefecture
    Kagawa Prefecture
    is a prefecture of Japan located on Shikoku island. The capital is Takamatsu.- History :Kagawa was formerly known as Sanuki Province.For a brief period between August 1876 and December 1888, Kagawa was made a part of Ehime Prefecture.-Battle of Yashima:...

    • Takamatsu - Ayagawa
      Ayagawa, Kagawa
      is a town located in Ayauta District, Kagawa, Japan.The town was founded on March 21, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Ayakami and Ryōnan, both from Ayauta District.As of September 2011, the town has an estimated population of 25,294...

       - Marugame
      Marugame, Kagawa
      is a city located in Kagawa, Japan.-Geography:As of 2008, the city had an estimated population of 110,550 and the density of 989 persons per km². Marugame occupies the centre of an alluvial plain. The total area is 111.79 km².-Points of interest:...

       - Manno
      Manno, Kagawa
      is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa, Japan.As of September 2011, the town has an estimated population of 19,933. The total area is 194.33 km²....

       - Mitoyo
      Mitoyo, Kagawa
      is a city located in Kagawa, Japan.As of 2005, the city has an estimated population of 71,178 and a density of 320 persons per km². The total area is 222.66 km²....

  • Tokushima Prefecture
    Tokushima Prefecture
    is a prefecture of Japan located on Shikoku island. The capital is the city of Tokushima.- Tokushima Prefecture and Myodo Prefecture :Long ago, Tokushima City belonged to a region known as Myōdō-gun...

  • Kōchi Prefecture
    Kochi Prefecture
    is a prefecture of Japan located on the south coast of Shikoku. The capital is the city of Kōchi.- History :Prior to the Meiji Restoration, Kōchi was known as Tosa Province and was controlled by the Chosokabe clan in the Sengoku period and the Yamauchi family during the Edo period.- Geography...

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