Official / Local Name고아읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gumi)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2106°N, 128.3279°E · 43 m
Overview
Situated in Gumi, North Gyeongsang at 43 m elevation, Goa-eup (고아읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 고아읍 (Goa-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gumi |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 43 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Apo Station (아포역) (8.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chungnim-sa (죽림사) (3.5 km) · Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (4.2 km) · Powŏn-sa (보원사) (4.9 km) · Chŏpsŏng-san (접성산) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Irye (이례) (0.4 km), Kwansim (관심) (0.6 km), Kŏnnae (건내) (0.7 km), Oro-ch’on (오로촌) (1.3 km), Sŏnma (선마) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gumi (구미) (2.5 km) · Seonsan-eup (선산읍) (5.0 km) · Haepyeong-myeon (해평면) (5.9 km) · Doryang-dong (도량동) (8.0 km) · Apo-eup (아포읍) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Apo Station (아포역) (8.5 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 "고아읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chungnim-sa (죽림사) (3.5 km) — Goa-eup (고아읍)
- Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (4.2 km) — Goa-eup (고아읍)
- Powŏn-sa (보원사) (4.9 km) — Goa-eup (고아읍)
- Chŏpsŏng-san (접성산) (2.7 km) — Goa-eup (고아읍)
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 Goa-eup (pop. 12,000) in Gumi, 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 →