Official / Local Name곤명면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Sacheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1175°N, 127.9454°E · 74 m
Overview
Situated in Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 74 m elevation, Gonmyeong-myeon (곤명면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 곤명면 (Gonmyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Sacheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 74 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dasolsa Station (다솔사역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taehŭng-sa (2.3 km) · Kyemyŏng-san (5.4 km) · Imyŏng-san (6.0 km) · Mangch’ŏn-sa (10.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songnim-ni (0.5 km), Ponggye-ri (1.1 km), Magok (1.2 km), Wŏnjŏn (1.3 km), Kŭmsŏng (2.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bukcheon-myeon (북천면) (6.8 km) · Gonyang-myeon (곤양면) (6.9 km) · Naedong-myeon (내동면) (8.9 km) · Okjong-myeon (옥종면) (9.2 km) · Sugok-myeon (수곡면) (9.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dasolsa Station (다솔사역) (1.2 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 "곤명면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taehŭng-sa (2.3 km) — Gonmyeong-myeon (곤명면)
- Kyemyŏng-san (5.4 km) — Gonmyeong-myeon (곤명면)
- Imyŏng-san (6.0 km) — Gonmyeong-myeon (곤명면)
- Mangch’ŏn-sa (10.0 km) — Gonmyeong-myeon (곤명면)
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 Gonmyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sacheon-si, 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 →