Route 11 (Japan)
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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
(Tokushima Prefecture
) and terminates at the intersection with Routes 33
, 56, 317
, 379
, 440
and 494 in Matsuyama
(the capital of Ehime Prefecture
). Between the terminals, it passes through Naruto
(Tokushima Prefecture) and Takamatsu
(the capital of Kagawa Prefecture
), as well as other regional population centers. Route 11 measures 239.4 km in length.
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...
on the island of Shikoku
Shikoku
is the smallest and least populous of the four main islands of Japan, located south of Honshū and east of the island of Kyūshū. Its ancient names include Iyo-no-futana-shima , Iyo-shima , and Futana-shima...
. The most important artery in Shikoku, it originates at the intersection with Routes 28, 55 and 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 ....
in the prefectural
Prefectures of Japan
The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 subnational jurisdictions: one "metropolis" , Tokyo; one "circuit" , Hokkaidō; two urban prefectures , Osaka and Kyoto; and 43 other prefectures . In Japanese, they are commonly referred to as...
capital of Tokushima
Tokushima, Tokushima
is the capital city of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island in Japan.As of May 1, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 263,372, with 114,325 households, and a population density of 1,377.25 persons per km². Its total area is 191.23 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...
) and terminates at the intersection with 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...
, 56, 317
Route 317 (Japan)
National Route 317 is a national highway of Japan connecting Matsuyama, Ehime and Onomichi, Hiroshima in Japan, with a total length of 99.2 km ....
, 379
Route 379 (Japan)
National Route 379 is a national highway of Japan connecting Matsuyama, Ehime and Uchiko, Ehime in Japan, with a total length of 53.8 km ....
, 440
Route 440 (Japan)
National Route 440 is a national highway of Japan connecting Matsuyama, Ehime and Yusuhara, Kōchi in Japan, with a total length of 96.2 km ....
and 494 in Matsuyama
Matsuyama, Ehime
is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889....
(the capital of Ehime Prefecture
Ehime Prefecture
is a prefecture in northwestern Shikoku, Japan. The capital is Matsuyama.-History:Until the Meiji Restoration, Ehime prefecture was known as Iyo Province...
). Between the terminals, it passes through Naruto
Naruto, Tokushima
is a city in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.In the quinquennial census of 2010, the city had a population of 61,522 . With a total area of the population density is 454 persons per km².The city was founded on March 15, 1947....
(Tokushima Prefecture) and 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...
(the capital of 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:...
), as well as other regional population centers. Route 11 measures 239.4 km in length.
Route data
- Length: 239.4 km (148.8 mi)
- Origin: TokushimaTokushima, Tokushimais the capital city of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island in Japan.As of May 1, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 263,372, with 114,325 households, and a population density of 1,377.25 persons per km². Its total area is 191.23 km²....
(originates at junction with Routes 28, 55 and 195Route 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 ....
) - Terminus: Matsuyama, EhimeMatsuyama, Ehimeis the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889....
(ends at Junction with Routes 33Route 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...
, 56, 317Route 317 (Japan)National Route 317 is a national highway of Japan connecting Matsuyama, Ehime and Onomichi, Hiroshima in Japan, with a total length of 99.2 km ....
, 379Route 379 (Japan)National Route 379 is a national highway of Japan connecting Matsuyama, Ehime and Uchiko, Ehime in Japan, with a total length of 53.8 km ....
, 440Route 440 (Japan)National Route 440 is a national highway of Japan connecting Matsuyama, Ehime and Yusuhara, Kōchi in Japan, with a total length of 96.2 km ....
and 494) - Major cities: NarutoNaruto, Tokushimais a city in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.In the quinquennial census of 2010, the city had a population of 61,522 . With a total area of the population density is 454 persons per km².The city was founded on March 15, 1947....
, TakamatsuTakamatsu, Kagawais 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...
, SakaideSakaide, Kagawais a city located in Kagawa, Japan.As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 56,365 and the density of 610 persons per km². The total area is 92.46 km²....
, MarugameMarugame, Kagawais 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:...
, ShikokuchuoShikokuchuo, Ehimeis a city located in Ehime, Japan.Shikokuchūō is the leading producer of paper and paper products in Japan. It is also a port city and one of Ehime’s major centers of industry....
, NiihamaNiihama, Ehimeis a city located in the eastern part of Ehime, Japan. It has the third largest population in Ehime, behind the prefectural capital of Matsuyama and the recently expanded city of Imabari.Niihama was founded on November 3, 1937...
, SaijoSaijo, Ehimeis a city located in Ehime, Japan.On November 1, 2004 the old city of Tōyo, and the towns of Komatsu and Tanbara, both from Shūsō District, were merged with Saijō.The city was founded on April 29, 1941.The main city of Saijō is known for natural spring water...
, ToonToon, Ehimeis a city located in Ehime, Japan.As of November 1, 2004, the city had an estimated population of 34,597 and a density of 163 persons per km². The total land area is 211.45 km²....
History
- 1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 11 (from TokushimaTokushima, Tokushimais the capital city of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island in Japan.As of May 1, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 263,372, with 114,325 households, and a population density of 1,377.25 persons per km². Its total area is 191.23 km²....
to MatsuyamaMatsuyama, Ehimeis the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889....
) - 1965-04-01 - General National Highway 11 (from TokushimaTokushima, Tokushimais the capital city of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island in Japan.As of May 1, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 263,372, with 114,325 households, and a population density of 1,377.25 persons per km². Its total area is 191.23 km²....
to MatsuyamaMatsuyama, Ehimeis the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889....
)
Overlapping sections
- From Tokushima (Kachidoki-bashi intersection) to Matsushige: Route 28
- From Naruto (Naruto IC intersection) to Higashikagawa (Takoda intersection): Route 377Route 377 (Japan)National Route 377 is a national highway of Japan connecting Naruto, Tokushima and Kan'onji, Kagawa in Japan, with a total length of 129.9 km ....
- In Takamatsu, from Bancho intersection to Nakajincho intersection: Routes 30 and 436Route 436 (Japan)National Route 436 is a national highway of Japan connecting Himeji, Hyōgo and Takamatsu, Kagawa in Japan, with a total length of 33.4 km ....