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R-6 Radial Road 6 | |
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Maintained by Department of Public Works and Highways (entire route) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (Metro Manila only) | |
Length | 121.6 km (75.6 mi) |
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Major junctions | |
West end | N145 (Recto Avenue) and Mendiola Street in Manila |
East end | N601 (Famy-Real-Infanta Road) in Infanta, Quezon |
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Country | Philippines |
Regions | Calabarzon and Metro Manila |
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