Official / Local Name다사읍
Region / ProvinceDaegu (Dalseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8722°N, 128.4656°E · 20 m
Overview
Dasa-eup (다사읍) is a lively urban district in Dalseong-gun, Daegu (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 20 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 다사읍 (Dasa-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daegu · Dalseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 20 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dasa Station (다사역) (1.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chungnim-jŏngsa (죽림정사) (2.1 km) · Seongjusa (성주사) (3.2 km) · Daegaksa (대각사) (3.4 km) · Bureunsa (불은사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Maheuntae (마흔태) (0.8 km), Wangseon (왕선) (0.9 km), Maegong-ni (매곡리) (0.9 km), Secheon (세천리) (1.0 km), Seonsa (선사) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sindang-dong (신당동) (3.0 km) · Igok-dong (이곡2동) (4.1 km) · Habin-myeon (하빈면) (4.3 km) · Igokdong (이곡동) (4.5 km) · Yongsan-dong (용산2동) (5.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dasa Station (다사역) (1.0 km). Major KTX & SRT rail hub at Dongdaegu Station (1h 40m from Seoul, 45m from Busan); Daegu Metro Lines 1–3. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "다사읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chungnim-jŏngsa (죽림정사) (2.1 km) — Dasa-eup (다사읍)
- Seongjusa (성주사) (3.2 km) — Dasa-eup (다사읍)
- Daegaksa (대각사) (3.4 km) — Dasa-eup (다사읍)
- Bureunsa (불은사) (3.6 km) — Dasa-eup (다사읍)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Daegu.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Dasa-eup (pop. 12,000) in Dalseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daegu → · 3,651 All Cities →