Official / Local Name이안면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Sangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5833°N, 128.1167°E · 159 m
Overview
Situated in Sangju-si, North Gyeongsang at 159 m elevation, Ian-myeon (이안면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 이안면 (Ian-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Sangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 159 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hamchang Station (함창역) (5.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Unam-sa (4.3 km) · Changnak-san (3.5 km) · Yakcheonsa (약천사) (7.1 km) · Jobong (조봉) (5.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏn-dong (1.7 km), P’aenŭng-dong (2.4 km), Yangbŏm-dong (2.5 km), Kumi (2.6 km), Kŏman-dong (2.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hamchang-eup (함창읍) (5.8 km) · Jeomchon-dong (점촌4동) (5.8 km) · Jeomchon-dong (점촌5동) (6.1 km) · Mungyeong-si (문경) (6.2 km) · Yugok-dong (유곡동) (6.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hamchang Station (함창역) (5.4 km). KTX/SRT to Gyeongju, Pohang, Andong (KTX-Eum), and Gimcheon-Gumi stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "이안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Unam-sa (4.3 km) — Ian-myeon (이안면)
- Changnak-san (3.5 km) — Ian-myeon (이안면)
- Yakcheonsa (약천사) (7.1 km) — Ian-myeon (이안면)
- Jobong (조봉) (5.3 km) — Ian-myeon (이안면)
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 Gyeongsang.
- 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 Ian-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sangju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. North Gyeongsang → · 3,651 All Cities →