Official / Local Name하북면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Yangsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4885°N, 129.0868°E · 115 m
Overview
Situated in Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 115 m elevation, Habuk-myeon (하북면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 하북면 (Habuk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Yangsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 115 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ulsan Station (8.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | T’ongdo-sa (1.8 km) · Myobeopsa (묘법사) (2.2 km) · Geumbongam (금봉암) (4.9 km) · Naewonsa (내원사) (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinp’yŏng (0.3 km), Habang (1.6 km), Panggi-ri (1.7 km), Dapgok-ri (답곡리) (1.8 km), Amni (암리) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samnam-eup (삼남읍) (4.6 km) · Samnam-myeon (삼남면) (5.0 km) · Samdong-myeon (삼동면) (6.2 km) · Samnam-myeon (삼남면) (7.9 km) · Sangbuk-myeon (상북면) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ulsan Station (8.4 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 "하북면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- T’ongdo-sa (1.8 km) — Habuk-myeon (하북면)
- Myobeopsa (묘법사) (2.2 km) — Habuk-myeon (하북면)
- Geumbongam (금봉암) (4.9 km) — Habuk-myeon (하북면)
- Naewonsa (내원사) (4.9 km) — Habuk-myeon (하북면)
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 Habuk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangsan-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 →