Official / Local Name득량면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Boseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7481°N, 127.1675°E · 49 m
Overview
Situated in Boseong-gun, South Jeolla at 49 m elevation, Deungnyang-myeon (득량면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 득량면 (Deungnyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Boseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 49 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deungnyang Station (득량역) (1.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Obongam (오봉암) (1.3 km) · Chungjeolsa (충절사) (2.9 km) · Daehwachongyo (대화촌교) (1.4 km) · Macheongyo (마천교) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gajanggol (가장골) (0.8 km), Seokjang (석장) (0.9 km), Yonghodong (용호동) (1.1 km), Seomdong (섬동) (1.2 km), Daehwachon (대화촌) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyeombaek-myeon (겸백면) (8.3 km) · Miryeok-myeon (미력면) (8.5 km) · Joseong-myeon (조성면) (8.7 km) · Boseong-eup (보성읍) (9.0 km) · Hoecheon-myeon (회천면) (9.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deungnyang Station (득량역) (1.5 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "득량면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Obongam (오봉암) (1.3 km) — Deungnyang-myeon (득량면)
- Chungjeolsa (충절사) (2.9 km) — Deungnyang-myeon (득량면)
- Daehwachongyo (대화촌교) (1.4 km) — Deungnyang-myeon (득량면)
- Macheongyo (마천교) (1.6 km) — Deungnyang-myeon (득량면)
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 South Jeolla.
- 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 Deungnyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →