Official / Local Name금남면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hadong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9744°N, 127.8555°E · 180 m
Overview
Set at 180 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hadong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Geumnam-myeon (금남면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 금남면 (Geumnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hadong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 180 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yangbo Station (양보역) (12.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yŏndae-bong (1.9 km) · Kumuo San (2.3 km) · Wae-do (3.9 km) · Chich’o-do (5.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Taesong-ni (1.0 km), Tŏkp’o (2.3 km), Chinmok (2.3 km), Taech’i-ri (2.7 km), Sosong-dong (2.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (5.5 km) · Gojeon-myeon (고전면) (6.3 km) · Jingyo-myeon (진교면) (7.1 km) · Seolcheon-myeon (설천면) (7.6 km) · Taein-dong (태인동) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yangbo Station (양보역) (12.9 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "금남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yŏndae-bong (1.9 km) — Geumnam-myeon (금남면)
- Kumuo San (2.3 km) — Geumnam-myeon (금남면)
- Wae-do (3.9 km) — Geumnam-myeon (금남면)
- Chich’o-do (5.0 km) — Geumnam-myeon (금남면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Geumnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hadong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →