Official / Local Name함안면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Haman-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2271°N, 128.4235°E · 48 m
Overview
Situated in Haman-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 48 m elevation, Haman-myeon (함안면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 함안면 (Haman-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Haman-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 48 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Haman Station (함안역) (5.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sohoe-sa (소회사) (0.6 km) · Paegam-sa (백암사) (2.2 km) · Mirŭkchŏng-sa (미륵정사) (2.6 km) · Chŏngho-sa (정호사) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Changmyŏng (장명) (0.5 km), Kappawi (갓바위) (0.6 km), Chungsan-gol (중산골) (1.0 km), Nŏdŭ-ri (너드리) (1.0 km), Maep’a (매파) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yŏhang-myŏn (여항면) (4.3 km) · Gaya-eup (가야읍) (5.5 km) · Sanin-myŏn (산인면) (6.7 km) · Haman-gun (함안) (7.1 km) · Gunbuk-myeon (군북면) (8.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Haman Station (함안역) (5.7 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 "함안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sohoe-sa (소회사) (0.6 km) — Haman-myeon (함안면)
- Paegam-sa (백암사) (2.2 km) — Haman-myeon (함안면)
- Mirŭkchŏng-sa (미륵정사) (2.6 km) — Haman-myeon (함안면)
- Chŏngho-sa (정호사) (3.0 km) — Haman-myeon (함안면)
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 Haman-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Haman-gun, 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 →