Official / Local Name계양1동
Region / ProvinceIncheon (Gyeyang-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.568°N, 126.74°E · 13 m
Overview
Gyeyang-dong (계양1동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon (37.568°N, 126.74°E, elevation 13 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 계양1동 (Gyeyang-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Incheon · Gyeyang-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 13 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeyang Station (계양역) (0.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Saemteogongwon (샘터공원) (0.5 km) · Gyulhyeon-gongwon (귤현공원) (0.5 km) · Gyeonginarabaetgilgyulhyeon Plaza (경인아라뱃길귤현프라자) (0.6 km) · Mobeopsajungangpogyoso (모법사중앙포교소) (2.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gunnondeul (군논들) (0.3 km), Marigul (마리굴) (0.3 km), Yangnondeul (양논들) (0.8 km), Saemal (새말) (0.9 km), Janggidong (장기동) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyeyang-gu (계양) (1.2 km) · Gyeyang-dong (계양2동) (2.1 km) · Oryu-dong (오류2동) (2.2 km) · Gyesan-dong (계산2동) (3.2 km) · Ara-dong (아라동) (3.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeyang Station (계양역) (0.5 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon Int'l Airport (ICN), Seoul Subway Line 1, and Incheon Metro Lines 1 & 2. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "계양1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Saemteogongwon (샘터공원) (0.5 km) — Gyeyang-dong (계양1동)
- Gyulhyeon-gongwon (귤현공원) (0.5 km) — Gyeyang-dong (계양1동)
- Gyeonginarabaetgilgyulhyeon Plaza (경인아라뱃길귤현프라자) (0.6 km) — Gyeyang-dong (계양1동)
- Mobeopsajungangpogyoso (모법사중앙포교소) (2.0 km) — Gyeyang-dong (계양1동)
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 Incheon.
- 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 Gyeyang-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gyeyang-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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