Official / Local Name감포읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gyeongju)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8078°N, 129.4979°E · 13 m
Overview
Gampo-eup (감포읍) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang (35.8078°N, 129.4979°E, elevation 13 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 감포읍 (Gampo-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gyeongju |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 13 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jukdong Station (죽동역) (18.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dongisa (동이사) (1.0 km) · Gampobukdeungdae (감포북등대) (1.2 km) · Gampodeungdae (감포등대) (0.8 km) · Oryu Beach (오류해수욕장) (1.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sadaekkeut (사대끝) (0.8 km), Sobajim (소바짐) (1.0 km), Songdaekkeut (송대끝) (1.0 km), Gampo-ri (감포리) (1.1 km), Seonchang (선창) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yangbuk-myeon (양북면) (5.5 km) · Jinhyeon-dong (진현동) (14.5 km) · Yangnam-myeon (양남면) (14.8 km) · Ha-dong (하동) (16.5 km) · Nam-gu (Nam-gu) (17.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jukdong Station (죽동역) (18.4 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 "감포읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dongisa (동이사) (1.0 km) — Gampo-eup (감포읍)
- Gampobukdeungdae (감포북등대) (1.2 km) — Gampo-eup (감포읍)
- Gampodeungdae (감포등대) (0.8 km) — Gampo-eup (감포읍)
- Oryu Beach (오류해수욕장) (1.8 km) — Gampo-eup (감포읍)
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 Gampo-eup (pop. 12,000) in Gyeongju, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. North Gyeongsang → · 3,651 All Cities →