Official / Local Name장목면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Geoje-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9795°N, 128.6945°E · 6 m
Overview
Jangmok-myeon (장목면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (34.9795°N, 128.6945°E, elevation 6 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 장목면 (Jangmok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Geoje-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 6 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jinhae Station (진해역) (19.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daegeumsan (대금산) (3.2 km) · Jeungbong (증봉) (3.5 km) · Nongsomongdol Beach (농소몽돌해수욕장) (3.2 km) · Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tumo (0.7 km), Kwanp’o (1.0 km), Changmong-ni (1.2 km), Taegŭm-ni (1.5 km), Bokhang (복항) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hacheong-myeon (하청면) (6.9 km) · Yeoncho-myeon (연초면) (7.3 km) · Geoje-si (거제) (9.2 km) · Okpo-dong (옥포2동) (9.5 km) · Okpo-dong (옥포1동) (10.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jinhae Station (진해역) (19.6 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 "장목면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daegeumsan (대금산) (3.2 km) — Jangmok-myeon (장목면)
- Jeungbong (증봉) (3.5 km) — Jangmok-myeon (장목면)
- Nongsomongdol Beach (농소몽돌해수욕장) (3.2 km) — Jangmok-myeon (장목면)
- Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장) (3.3 km) — Jangmok-myeon (장목면)
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 Jangmok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Geoje-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 →