Official / Local Name다사면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (North Gyeongsang)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.824°N, 128.4181°E · 23 m
Overview
Situated in North Gyeongsang, North Gyeongsang at 23 m elevation, Dasa-myeon (다사면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 다사면 (Dasa-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · North Gyeongsang |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 23 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dasa Station (다사역) (5.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jungnimam (죽림암) (1.2 km) · Sŏkpul-sa (석불사) (1.9 km) · Wŏngwang-sa (원광사) (2.3 km) · Mireungnyeong (미륵령) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gobang (고방) (0.7 km), Jangcheok (장척) (0.9 km), Najeong (나정) (1.2 km), Najŏng-ni (나정리) (1.3 km), Namchon (남촌) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dasan-myeon (다산면) (1.9 km) · Dalseong-gun (달성군) (5.6 km) · Dasa-eup (다사읍) (6.9 km) · Wolseong-dong (월성2동) (7.6 km) · Sindang-dong (신당동) (7.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dasa Station (다사역) (5.9 km). KTX/SRT to Gyeongju, Pohang, Andong (KTX-Eum), and Gimcheon-Gumi stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "다사면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jungnimam (죽림암) (1.2 km) — Dasa-myeon (다사면)
- Sŏkpul-sa (석불사) (1.9 km) — Dasa-myeon (다사면)
- Wŏngwang-sa (원광사) (2.3 km) — Dasa-myeon (다사면)
- Mireungnyeong (미륵령) (1.4 km) — Dasa-myeon (다사면)
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 North Gyeongsang.
- 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-myeon (pop. 12,000) in North Gyeongsang, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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