Official / Local Name함라면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Iksan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0369°N, 126.9042°E · 13 m
Overview
Situated in Iksan-si, North Jeolla at 13 m elevation, Hamna-myeon (함라면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 함라면 (Hamna-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Iksan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 13 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dasan Station (다산역) (4.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sungnimsa (숭림사) (5.1 km) · Chilmokjae (칠목재) (2.4 km) · Gomgaenaru-gwangwangji (곰개나루관광지) (4.1 km) · Imnamgyo (입남교) (1.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jinsan (진산) (0.4 km), Jangdeung (장등) (0.6 km), Eodeung (어등) (0.7 km), Tamang-ni (0.8 km), Chilseong (칠성) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwangdeung-myeon (황등면) (3.9 km) · Seosu-myeon (서수면) (5.0 km) · Ungpo-myeon (웅포면) (6.1 km) · Seongdang-myeon (성당면) (6.3 km) · Napo-myeon (나포면) (6.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dasan Station (다산역) (4.3 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "함라면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sungnimsa (숭림사) (5.1 km) — Hamna-myeon (함라면)
- Chilmokjae (칠목재) (2.4 km) — Hamna-myeon (함라면)
- Gomgaenaru-gwangwangji (곰개나루관광지) (4.1 km) — Hamna-myeon (함라면)
- Imnamgyo (입남교) (1.3 km) — Hamna-myeon (함라면)
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 North Jeolla.
- 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 Hamna-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Iksan-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →