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Economic Impacts
Expansion of Exchange Zone around Seto Inland Sea Area
Expansion of Accessible Area within Three Hours from Prefectural Cities
The accessible area within three hours from main cities in Honshu and Shikoku of Seto Inland Area has been expanded significantly because of the reduction of travel time.
The accessible area within three hours has been expanded by about 6 times and the accessible population has been expanded by about 8 times.
Accessible Area from both Honshu and Shikoku in 1985
Accessible Area from both Honshu and Shikoku in 2007
| 1985(km2) | 2005(km2) | 2005/1985 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shikoku→Honshu | 3,783 | 25,365 | 6.7times |
| Honshu→Shikoku | 2,243 | 10,792 | 4.8times |
| Total | 6,026 | 36,157 | 6.0times |
Source:Data from Geographical Survey Institute
| 1985(km2) | 2005(km2) | 2005/1985 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shikoku→Honshu | 204 | 2,193 | 10.7times |
| Honshu→Shikoku | 106 | 356 | 3.3times |
| Total | 310 | 2,549 | 8.2times |
Source:2005 Population Census of Japan
Source:
"Timetable for Highway": Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
"Guide Book for Ferry and Boat": Daily Kaiji, others
Note:
Data in 1985 are before Ohnaruto Bridge was completed.
