Official / Local Name곤양면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Sacheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0571°N, 127.9608°E · 21 m
Overview
Situated in Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 21 m elevation, Gonyang-myeon (곤양면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 곤양면 (Gonyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Sacheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 21 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dasolsa Station (다솔사역) (6.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taehŭng-sa (9.1 km) · Imyŏng-san (7.1 km) · Bito Do (9.4 km) · Kyemyŏng-san (8.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ch’udong (2.9 km), Moktan (3.1 km), Chodo (4.3 km), Kumjin-ni (4.4 km), Konae (5.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seopo-myeon (서포면) (5.7 km) · Jingyo-myeon (진교면) (6.8 km) · Gonmyeong-myeon (곤명면) (6.9 km) · Chukdong-myeon (축동면) (10.2 km) · Yangbo-myeon (양보면) (10.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dasolsa Station (다솔사역) (6.5 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 "곤양면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taehŭng-sa (9.1 km) — Gonyang-myeon (곤양면)
- Imyŏng-san (7.1 km) — Gonyang-myeon (곤양면)
- Bito Do (9.4 km) — Gonyang-myeon (곤양면)
- Kyemyŏng-san (8.3 km) — Gonyang-myeon (곤양면)
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 Gonyang-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 →