Official / Local Name도포면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeongam-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8418°N, 126.6404°E · 17 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongam-gun, South Jeolla at 17 m elevation, Dopo-myeon (도포면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 도포면 (Dopo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeongam-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 17 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Myeongsan Station (명산역) (12.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jonggiljae (종길재) (2.0 km) · Susangyo (수산교) (1.0 km) · Seondeoksa (선덕사) (5.4 km) · Mangwolsa (망월사) (5.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kuhang-ni (0.4 km), Yonghojeong (용호정) (0.5 km), Deokhwa-ri (덕화리) (0.6 km), Hangnim (학림) (0.6 km), Gujeong (구정) (0.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeongam-gun (영암) (5.0 km) · Sijong-myeon (시종면) (5.3 km) · Deokjin-myeon (덕진면) (5.8 km) · Sinbuk-myeon (신북면) (6.9 km) · Gunseo-myeon (군서면) (7.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Myeongsan Station (명산역) (12.4 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 "도포면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jonggiljae (종길재) (2.0 km) — Dopo-myeon (도포면)
- Susangyo (수산교) (1.0 km) — Dopo-myeon (도포면)
- Seondeoksa (선덕사) (5.4 km) — Dopo-myeon (도포면)
- Mangwolsa (망월사) (5.5 km) — Dopo-myeon (도포면)
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 Dopo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongam-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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