Official / Local Name임고면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0444°N, 129.0531°E · 155 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongcheon-si, North Gyeongsang at 155 m elevation, Imgo-myŏn (임고면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 임고면 (Imgo-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 155 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Songpo Station (송포역) (13.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taedŏk-sa (대덕사) (0.5 km) · Sŏngdŏk-sa (성덕사) (4.7 km) · Yongam-sa (용암사) (4.9 km) · Kangho-jŏng (강호정) (5.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tchmt’ŏ (찜터) (1.0 km), Ch’a-gol (차골) (1.9 km), Pont’ŏ (본터) (2.3 km), Kajŏng (가정) (2.3 km), Nohang (노항) (2.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeongcheon-si (영천) (6.9 km) · Gogyeong-myeon (고경면) (7.2 km) · Jayang-myeon (자양면) (7.3 km) · Dongbu-dong (동부동) (11.2 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (11.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Songpo Station (송포역) (13.4 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 "임고면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taedŏk-sa (대덕사) (0.5 km) — Imgo-myŏn (임고면)
- Sŏngdŏk-sa (성덕사) (4.7 km) — Imgo-myŏn (임고면)
- Yongam-sa (용암사) (4.9 km) — Imgo-myŏn (임고면)
- Kangho-jŏng (강호정) (5.1 km) — Imgo-myŏn (임고면)
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 Imgo-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Yeongcheon-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 →